Lincoln County is a county of 44,828 people in South Dakota. Since 2000 the county has more than doubled, up 20,697 people. That is roughly 45% ahead of the South Dakota median. Owners hold 78% of the housing stock. The median age is 32.8, younger than the US median of 37.2. 2% 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 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.
