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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincoln County

Washington · 10,184 residents · 2,310.599 sq mi
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Lincoln County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,255. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,400. With a median age of 42.8, 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 42.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,184
+15%since 1990
from 8,864 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.8
+9%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Lincoln County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,255
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,617 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,888
+49%since 1990
from $11,977 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,400
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$438
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
76.8%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
23.2% rent
2.4
+43%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(8,670)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(82)
Asian0.3%(24)
Diversity Score7.5%(668)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(9,632)
Black0.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(191)
Asian0.2%(24)
Diversity Score5.9%(599)
6
−22%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.5%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−29%since 1990
from 24.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Washington?

Lincoln County, Washington has about 10,184 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Washington earns about $35,255 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Washington expensive?

In Lincoln County, Washington, the median home is worth about $84,400, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Washington?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Washington?

About 12.6% of people in Lincoln County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,320 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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