Lincoln County is a county of 70,638 people in South Dakota. Since 2000 the county has roughly tripled, up 46,507 people. Few US counties rank higher on income. Households here earn about 32% more than in South Dakota as a whole. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 5% of people here were born outside the United States.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)36.3%(1,157)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)22.2%(709)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era34.7%(1,108)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.3%(72)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.1%(4)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 3,191 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Lincoln County, South Dakota?
Lincoln County, South Dakota has about 70,638 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lincoln County, South Dakota?
The typical household in Lincoln County, South Dakota earns about $99,166 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lincoln County, South Dakota expensive?
In Lincoln County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $348,300, and the typical rent is about $1,260 a month.
How educated are people in Lincoln County, South Dakota?
About 44.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, South Dakota?
About 5.6% of people in Lincoln County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.
Has Lincoln County, South Dakota grown since 1990?
Yes, Lincoln County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55,211 residents, a change of about 358 percent over that period.
