CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincoln County

Oregon · 44,479 residents · 980.983 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Newport micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Lincoln County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,769. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $136,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,479
+14%since 1990
from 38,889 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 40 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
44.1
+11%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K41K45K49K52K1990201020202024Lincoln County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,769
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,883 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,692
+55%since 1990
from $12,058 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
34.3% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+38%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lincoln County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(37,324)
Black0.2%(66)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(668)
Asian0.9%(353)
Diversity Score13.6%(5,275)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(39,260)
Black0.3%(113)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(2,119)
Asian0.9%(412)
Diversity Score14.9%(6,647)
Diversity Score
15
+10%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.9%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−26%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Lincoln County

Fremont County
Pop 50,039
Gila County
Pop 53,801
Habersham County
Pop 50,416
Chilton County
Pop 47,708
Places similar to Lincoln County
Head to head

Compare Lincoln County to nearby counties

LINCOLN COUNTY VS
Benton County
Income$77,702+137%
Home value$513,000+275%
Population97,728+93%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LINCOLN COUNTY VS
Polk County
Income$85,118+160%
Home value$454,700+232%
Population90,037+78%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LINCOLN COUNTY VS
Yamhill County
Income$90,063+175%
Home value$471,700+245%
Population110,024+117%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LINCOLN COUNTY VS
Tillamook County
Income$69,105+111%
Home value$430,200+214%
Population27,384−46%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Oregon?

Lincoln County, Oregon has about 44,479 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Oregon earns about $32,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Oregon expensive?

In Lincoln County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $136,900, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Oregon?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Oregon?

About 13.9% of people in Lincoln County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,590 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

19 census tracts
Census Tract 9508Census Tract 9518Census Tract 9516Census Tract 9509Census Tract 9503.04Census Tract 9515Census Tract 9514Census Tract 9506.02Census Tract 9512Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9506.01Census Tract 9517Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9513Census Tract 9503.03Census Tract 9510Census Tract 9511Census Tract 9901
16 ZIP codes
ZIP 97367ZIP 97365ZIP 97391ZIP 97394ZIP 97341ZIP 97368ZIP 97380ZIP 97366ZIP 97376ZIP 97388ZIP 97390ZIP 97326ZIP 97364ZIP 97343ZIP 97369ZIP 97357
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Oregon
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →