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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincoln County

Wisconsin · 29,641 residents · 878.704 sq mi
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Lincoln County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,120. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $86,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,641
+10%since 1990
from 26,993 in 1990
1990 – 2025
34 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 31 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+12%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K28K28K29K30K1990201020202024Lincoln County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,120
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,175 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,940
+59%since 1990
from $11,282 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.9%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$433
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
78.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
21.8% rent
2.2
+31%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(26,774)
Black0.2%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(94)
Asian0.2%(51)
Diversity Score2.9%(774)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(28,857)
Black0.4%(119)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(243)
Asian0.4%(115)
Diversity Score4%(1,191)
4
+40%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−38%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Wisconsin?

Lincoln County, Wisconsin has about 29,641 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Wisconsin earns about $39,120 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lincoln County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $86,600, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Wisconsin?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Wisconsin?

About 6.9% of people in Lincoln County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,648 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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