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Lincoln County

Wisconsin · 28,415 residents · 878.704 sq mi
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Lincoln County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,183. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,700. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,415
−4%since 2000
from 29,641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.9
+26%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K28K29K30K1990201020202024Lincoln County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,183
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,120 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,609
+76%since 2000
from $17,940 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(28,857)
Black0.4%(119)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(243)
Asian0.4%(115)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(1,191)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(26,734)
Black0.5%(148)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(529)
Asian0.4%(117)
Other2.3%(651)
Diversity Score12.4%(3,516)
Segregation Score17.5%(4,978)
Diversity Score
12
+208%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Wisconsin?

Lincoln County, Wisconsin has about 28,415 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Wisconsin earns about $59,183 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 $141,700, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Wisconsin?

About 18.7% 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 9.3% 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 1,422 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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