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Lincoln County

Tennessee · 35,319 residents · 570.342 sq mi
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Lincoln County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,319
+13%since 2000
from 31,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+12%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K30K32K34K37K1990201020202024Lincoln County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,923
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,434 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,519
+51%since 2000
from $18,837 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+25%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(28,089)
Black7.3%(2,293)
Hispanic / Latino1%(321)
Asian0.3%(98)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.3%(6,373)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(29,803)
Black6.2%(2,198)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,268)
Asian0.5%(178)
Other2.8%(988)
Diversity Score30.6%(10,802)
Segregation Score31.1%(10,982)
Diversity Score
31
+50%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Tennessee?

Lincoln County, Tennessee has about 35,319 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Tennessee earns about $53,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Tennessee expensive?

In Lincoln County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $149,400, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Tennessee?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Tennessee?

About 11.7% of people in Lincoln County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,162 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9753Census Tract 9756.01Census Tract 9755Census Tract 9756.02Census Tract 9754Census Tract 9757Census Tract 9751Census Tract 9752Census Tract 9750
10 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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