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Lincoln County

Wyoming · 19,581 residents · 4,075.337 sq mi
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Lincoln County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,898. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,581
+34%since 2000
from 14,573 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+12%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K17K19K21K1990201020202024Lincoln County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,898
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,794 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,672
+81%since 2000
from $17,533 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,400
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+57%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(14,002)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(315)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(895)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(17,737)
Black0.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(959)
Asian0.5%(96)
Other3%(590)
Diversity Score20.3%(3,968)
Segregation Score7%(1,365)
Diversity Score
20
+230%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
7
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Wyoming?

Lincoln County, Wyoming has about 19,581 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Wyoming earns about $71,898 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Wyoming expensive?

In Lincoln County, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $253,400, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Wyoming?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Wyoming?

About 7.2% of people in Lincoln County, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,956 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9781Census Tract 9780.02Census Tract 9784Census Tract 9780.01Census Tract 9782
15 ZIP codes
ZIP 83110ZIP 83127ZIP 83101ZIP 83128ZIP 83112ZIP 83122ZIP 83126ZIP 83123ZIP 83114ZIP 83116ZIP 83118ZIP 83111ZIP 83124ZIP 83119ZIP 83121
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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