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Lincoln County

South Dakota · 44,828 residents · 577.293 sq mi
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Lincoln County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,365. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 86% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $169,700. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

44,828
+86%since 2000
from 24,131 in 2000
1990 – 2025
78 / sq mi
+86%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
32.8
−4%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
10K26K43K60K76K1990201020202024Lincoln County
202471K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,365
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,338 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$33,261
+49%since 2000
from $22,304 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$169,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$814
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $853
62.7%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
21.7% rent
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
20.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
38.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.5
+18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(23,470)
Black0.3%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(169)
Asian0.5%(112)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(900)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(42,700)
Black0.7%(315)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(553)
Asian1%(462)
Other1.8%(816)
Diversity Score11.6%(5,200)
12
+211%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
11.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
86.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
41.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
50.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.2%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, South Dakota?

Lincoln County, South Dakota has about 44,828 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln County, South Dakota?

The typical household in Lincoln County, South Dakota earns about $67,365 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 $169,700, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, South Dakota?

About 36.9% 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 4.3% 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 29,401 residents, a change of about 191 percent over that period.

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