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Lincoln County

Oklahoma · 34,273 residents · 952.371 sq mi
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Lincoln County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,282. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,273
+7%since 2000
from 32,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+8%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K30K32K34K35K1990201020202024Lincoln County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,282
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,187 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,774
+40%since 2000
from $14,890 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(27,498)
Black2.4%(780)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(483)
Asian0.2%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(3,599)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(28,985)
Black1.8%(608)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(838)
Asian0.2%(64)
Other10.4%(3,552)
Diversity Score32.9%(11,285)
Diversity Score
33
+193%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Oklahoma?

Lincoln County, Oklahoma has about 34,273 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Lincoln County, Oklahoma earns about $42,282 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Lincoln County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $87,700, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Oklahoma?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Oklahoma?

About 14.8% of people in Lincoln County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,057 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9617Census Tract 9614.02Census Tract 9613Census Tract 9615Census Tract 9611Census Tract 9612Census Tract 9614.01Census Tract 9616
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 74834ZIP 74881ZIP 74864ZIP 74079ZIP 74855ZIP 74824ZIP 74875ZIP 74832ZIP 74026ZIP 74869
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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