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Lincoln County

West Virginia · 21,720 residents · 437.093 sq mi
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Lincoln County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,868. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,100. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,720
−2%since 2000
from 22,108 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+10%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,868
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,662 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,439
+26%since 2000
from $13,073 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing14%
US avg: 0.5%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.8%
−49.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−11%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(21,787)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(121)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(366)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(21,433)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(96)
Asian0.1%(24)
Other0.6%(129)
Diversity Score3.1%(663)
Diversity Score
3
+84%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.6%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, West Virginia?

Lincoln County, West Virginia has about 21,720 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Lincoln County, West Virginia earns about $30,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, West Virginia expensive?

In Lincoln County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $65,100, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, West Virginia?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, West Virginia?

About 26.6% of people in Lincoln County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 338 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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