Lincoln County, NM
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Lincoln County Overview
20,222
TOTAL POPULATION
9,878
MALE POPULATION
10,344
FEMALE POPULATION
95.49
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.72
FEMALES / 100 MALES
51.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,332
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,939
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,919
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,810
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,885
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Lincoln County
The most populous races in Lincoln County are White / Caucasian (15,418 | 76.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6,942 | 34.3%), and Two or more Races (3,071 | 15.2%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 57 | 0.3% |
Black / African American | 366 | 1.8% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 6,942 | 34.3% |
Native / Alaskan | 503 | 2.5% |
White / Caucasian | 15,418 | 76.2% |
Two or more Races | 3,071 | 15.2% |
Some other Race | 807 | 4.0% |
Total | 20,222 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Lincoln County
The most populous ancestries reported in Lincoln County are Mexican (6,148 | 30.4%), German (2,242 | 11.1%), English (2,148 | 10.6%), Irish (1,962 | 9.7%), and American (1,870 | 9.2%), together accounting for 71.1% of all Lincoln County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 5 | 0.0% |
American | 1,870 | 9.2% |
Apache | 119 | 0.6% |
Arab | 15 | 0.1% |
Austrian | 135 | 0.7% |
Bhutanese | 17 | 0.1% |
Blackfeet | 9 | 0.0% |
British | 118 | 0.6% |
Burmese | 94 | 0.5% |
Cherokee | 14 | 0.1% |
Chickasaw | 9 | 0.0% |
Choctaw | 1 | 0.0% |
Creek | 13 | 0.1% |
Czech | 21 | 0.1% |
Danish | 47 | 0.2% |
Dutch | 61 | 0.3% |
Eastern European | 107 | 0.5% |
Ecuadorian | 1 | 0.0% |
English | 2,148 | 10.6% |
European | 614 | 3.0% |
Finnish | 11 | 0.1% |
French | 366 | 1.8% |
French Canadian | 4 | 0.0% |
German | 2,242 | 11.1% |
Hungarian | 21 | 0.1% |
Indian (Asian) | 4 | 0.0% |
Irish | 1,962 | 9.7% |
Israeli | 10 | 0.1% |
Italian | 306 | 1.5% |
Jordanian | 9 | 0.0% |
Korean | 4 | 0.0% |
Luxembourger | 2 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 6,148 | 30.4% |
Mexican American Indian | 3 | 0.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 4 | 0.0% |
Navajo | 307 | 1.5% |
Northern European | 8 | 0.0% |
Norwegian | 62 | 0.3% |
Pakistani | 23 | 0.1% |
Palestinian | 6 | 0.0% |
Polish | 144 | 0.7% |
Portuguese | 6 | 0.0% |
Pueblo | 57 | 0.3% |
Puerto Rican | 50 | 0.3% |
Russian | 100 | 0.5% |
Scandinavian | 22 | 0.1% |
Scotch-Irish | 124 | 0.6% |
Scottish | 323 | 1.6% |
Seminole | 16 | 0.1% |
Slovene | 14 | 0.1% |
South African | 46 | 0.2% |
South American | 10 | 0.1% |
Spaniard | 203 | 1.0% |
Spanish | 105 | 0.5% |
Subsaharan African | 51 | 0.3% |
Swedish | 89 | 0.4% |
Swiss | 13 | 0.1% |
Ukrainian | 21 | 0.1% |
Uruguayan | 9 | 0.0% |
Welsh | 176 | 0.9% |
West Indian | 37 | 0.2% | View All 61 Rows |
Immigrants in Lincoln County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lincoln County came from Central America (656 | 3.2%), Latin America (656 | 3.2%), Mexico (656 | 3.2%), Asia (129 | 0.6%), and Eastern Asia (106 | 0.5%), together accounting for 10.9% of all Lincoln County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Asia | 129 | 0.6% |
Central America | 656 | 3.2% |
Eastern Asia | 106 | 0.5% |
Eastern Europe | 15 | 0.1% |
Europe | 67 | 0.3% |
France | 11 | 0.1% |
Germany | 36 | 0.2% |
Japan | 15 | 0.1% |
Korea | 91 | 0.4% |
Latin America | 656 | 3.2% |
Mexico | 656 | 3.2% |
Netherlands | 5 | 0.0% |
Russia | 15 | 0.1% |
South Eastern Asia | 23 | 0.1% |
Thailand | 23 | 0.1% |
Western Europe | 52 | 0.3% | View All 16 Rows |
Sex and Age in Lincoln County
Sex and Age in Lincoln County
The most populous age groups in Lincoln County are 60 to 64 Years (994 | 10.1%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (1,220 | 11.8%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 470 (4.8%) | 355 (3.4%) |
5 to 9 Years | 302 (3.1%) | 529 (5.1%) |
10 to 14 Years | 715 (7.2%) | 436 (4.2%) |
15 to 19 Years | 422 (4.3%) | 446 (4.3%) |
20 to 24 Years | 410 (4.2%) | 768 (7.4%) |
25 to 29 Years | 614 (6.2%) | 352 (3.4%) |
30 to 34 Years | 421 (4.3%) | 486 (4.7%) |
35 to 39 Years | 535 (5.4%) | 411 (4.0%) |
40 to 44 Years | 450 (4.6%) | 535 (5.2%) |
45 to 49 Years | 494 (5.0%) | 449 (4.3%) |
50 to 54 Years | 573 (5.8%) | 677 (6.5%) |
55 to 59 Years | 590 (6.0%) | 933 (9.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 994 (10.1%) | 875 (8.5%) |
65 to 69 Years | 932 (9.4%) | 1,220 (11.8%) |
70 to 74 Years | 780 (7.9%) | 602 (5.8%) |
75 to 79 Years | 646 (6.5%) | 566 (5.5%) |
80 to 84 Years | 364 (3.7%) | 459 (4.4%) |
85 Years and over | 166 (1.7%) | 245 (2.4%) |
Total | 9,878 (100.0%) | 10,344 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Lincoln County
Median Family Size in Lincoln County
The median family size in Lincoln County is 2.76 persons per family, with single female/mother families (829 | 14.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (589 | 10.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.42 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 4,134 (74.5%) | 2.71 |
Single Male/Father | 589 (10.6%) | 2.42 |
Single Female/Mother | 829 (14.9%) | 3.26 |
Total Families | 5,552 (100.0%) | 2.76 |
Median Household Size in Lincoln County
The median household size in Lincoln County is 2.22 persons per household, with single female/mother households (829 | 9.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.47 persons per household. non-family households (3,479 | 38.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 4,134 (45.8%) | 2.73 |
Single Male/Father | 589 (6.5%) | 2.91 |
Single Female/Mother | 829 (9.2%) | 3.47 |
Non-family | 3,479 (38.5%) | 1.20 |
Total Households | 9,031 (100.0%) | 2.22 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lincoln County
Out of a total of 9,031 households in Lincoln County, 5,552 (61.5%) are family households, while 3,479 (38.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,085, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,865.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 2,865 (31.7%) |
2-Person Households | 3,085 (34.2%) | 598 (6.6%) |
3-Person Households | 1,273 (14.1%) | 16 (0.2%) |
4-Person Households | 871 (9.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 241 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 69 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 13 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 5,552 (61.5%) | 3,479 (38.5%) |
Female Fertility in Lincoln County
Fertility by Age in Lincoln County
Average fertility rate in Lincoln County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 110.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 92.7% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 177 (92.7%) | 110.0 |
35 to 50 years | 14 (7.3%) | 9.0 |
Total | 191 (100.0%) | 54.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lincoln County
38.2% of women with births (191) in Lincoln County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 66.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 59 (33.3%) | 118 (66.7%) |
35 to 50 years | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 73 (38.2%) | 118 (61.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Lincoln County
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 73 (38.2%) | 65.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 118 (61.8%) | 90.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 191 (100.0%) | 54.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lincoln County
61.8% of women with births in Lincoln County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 80.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 88.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 59 (80.8%) | 14 (19.2%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 14 (11.9%) | 104 (88.1%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 73 (38.2%) | 118 (61.8%) |
Income in Lincoln County
Income Overview in Lincoln County
Per Capita Income in Lincoln County is $31,332, while median incomes of families and households are $59,939 and $47,919 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 20,222 | $31,332 |
Median Family Income | 5,552 | $59,939 |
Mean Family Income | 5,552 | $81,841 |
Median Household Income | 9,031 | $47,919 |
Mean Household Income | 9,031 | $67,214 |
Income Deficit | 5,552 | $11,810 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 20,222 | 30.94% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 20,222 | 69.06¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 20,222 | 0.49 |
Earnings by Sex in Lincoln County
Average Earnings in Lincoln County are $26,641, $33,761 for men and $23,315 for women, a difference of 30.9%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 4,681 (48.3%) | $33,761 |
Female | 5,014 (51.7%) | $23,315 |
Total | 9,695 (100.0%) | $26,641 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lincoln County
The most common earnings brackets in Lincoln County are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (434 | 9.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (696 | 13.9%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 318 (6.8%) | 274 (5.5%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 179 (3.8%) | 371 (7.4%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 142 (3.0%) | 336 (6.7%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 45 (1.0%) | 241 (4.8%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 140 (3.0%) | 273 (5.4%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 112 (2.4%) | 274 (5.5%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 262 (5.6%) | 63 (1.3%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 202 (4.3%) | 314 (6.3%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 250 (5.3%) | 258 (5.1%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 41 (0.9%) | 316 (6.3%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 434 (9.3%) | 696 (13.9%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 386 (8.3%) | 258 (5.1%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 265 (5.7%) | 266 (5.3%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 337 (7.2%) | 159 (3.2%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 327 (7.0%) | 80 (1.6%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 24 (0.5%) | 51 (1.0%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 384 (8.2%) | 196 (3.9%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 169 (3.6%) | 109 (2.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 274 (5.9%) | 224 (4.5%) |
$100,000+ | 390 (8.3%) | 255 (5.1%) |
Total | 4,681 (100.0%) | 5,014 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lincoln County
Average earnings in Lincoln County are $35,389 for men and $24,901 for women, a difference of 29.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,750, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,588. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,083, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $11,620.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $32,588 | $11,620 |
High School Diploma | $34,405 | $20,704 |
College or Associate's Degree | $33,009 | $25,105 |
Bachelor's Degree | $46,524 | $57,083 |
Graduate Degree | $77,750 | $34,792 |
Total | $35,389 | $24,901 |
Family Income in Lincoln County
Family Income Brackets in Lincoln County
According to the Lincoln County family income data, there are 1,388 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 167 families (3.0%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 189 | 3.4% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 167 | 3.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 594 | 10.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 555 | 10.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 694 | 12.5% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,388 | 25.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 577 | 10.4% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 622 | 11.2% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 489 | 8.8% |
$200,000+ | 278 | 5.0% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lincoln County
2-person families (3,243 | 58.4%) account for the highest median family income in Lincoln County with $62,946 per family, while 2-person families (3,243 | 58.4%) have the highest median income of $31,473 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 3,243 (58.4%) | $62,946 |
3-Person Families | 1,431 (25.8%) | $53,427 |
4-Person Families | 625 (11.3%) | $60,332 |
5-Person Families | 171 (3.1%) | $56,157 |
6-Person Families | 69 (1.2%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 13 (0.2%) | $0 |
Total | 5,552 (100.0%) | $59,939 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lincoln County
The median family income in Lincoln County is $59,939, with families comprising 3+ earners (328) having the highest median family income of $94,231, while families with no earners (1,413) have the lowest median family income of $38,974, accounting for 5.9% and 25.5% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 1,413 (25.5%) | $38,974 |
1 Earner | 2,082 (37.5%) | $59,537 |
2 Earners | 1,729 (31.1%) | $73,649 |
3+ Earners | 328 (5.9%) | $94,231 |
Total | 5,552 (100.0%) | $59,939 |
Household Income in Lincoln County
Household Income Brackets in Lincoln County
With 1,680 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lincoln County, accounting for 18.6% of all households. In contrast, only 334 households (3.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 813 | 9.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 352 | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 1,346 | 14.9% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,174 | 13.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,147 | 12.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,680 | 18.6% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 822 | 9.1% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 732 | 8.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 632 | 7.0% |
$200,000+ | 334 | 3.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Lincoln County
The median household income in Lincoln County is $47,919, with the highest median household income of $59,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,973 households (32.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $21,551, with 329 households (3.6%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 329 (3.6%) | $21,551 |
25 to 44 Years | 1,917 (21.2%) | $32,986 |
45 to 64 Years | 2,973 (32.9%) | $59,750 |
65+ Years | 3,812 (42.2%) | $48,628 |
Total | 9,031 (100.0%) | $47,919 |
Poverty in Lincoln County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lincoln County
With 13.5% poverty level for males and 17.8% for females among the residents of Lincoln County, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 250 males (57.0%) and 38 females (60.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 250 (57.0%) | 137 (38.6%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 38 (60.3%) |
6 to 11 Years | 138 (31.3%) | 233 (36.9%) |
12 to 14 Years | 45 (11.6%) | 15 (5.6%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (20.4%) |
16 and 17 Years | 1 (0.6%) | 33 (10.8%) |
18 to 24 Years | 41 (7.9%) | 319 (37.3%) |
25 to 34 Years | 223 (22.1%) | 205 (25.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 297 (31.4%) | 276 (29.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 31 (3.0%) | 105 (9.3%) |
55 to 64 Years | 145 (9.1%) | 130 (7.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 90 (5.3%) | 135 (7.4%) |
75 Years and over | 41 (3.5%) | 202 (15.9%) |
Total | 1,302 (13.5%) | 1,838 (17.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lincoln County
According to the poverty statistics in Lincoln County, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 94.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 189 (43.0%) | 218 (61.4%) |
5 Years | 123 (100.0%) | 25 (39.7%) |
6 to 11 Years | 303 (68.7%) | 399 (63.1%) |
12 to 14 Years | 342 (88.4%) | 255 (94.4%) |
15 Years | 114 (100.0%) | 39 (79.6%) |
16 and 17 Years | 166 (99.4%) | 273 (89.2%) |
18 to 24 Years | 479 (92.1%) | 535 (62.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 788 (77.9%) | 615 (75.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 650 (68.6%) | 654 (70.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,016 (97.0%) | 1,021 (90.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,439 (90.8%) | 1,678 (92.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,622 (94.7%) | 1,687 (92.6%) |
75 Years and over | 1,135 (96.5%) | 1,068 (84.1%) |
Total | 8,366 (86.5%) | 8,467 (82.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lincoln County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lincoln County show that 3.8% or 156 of the total 4,134 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 25.3%, comprising of 49 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.5%, which includes 48 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 3,200 (98.5%) | 48 (1.5%) |
1 or 2 Children | 633 (91.5%) | 59 (8.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 145 (74.7%) | 49 (25.3%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,978 (96.2%) | 156 (3.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lincoln County
According to the poverty data in Lincoln County, 20.7% or 122 single-father households and 35.8% or 297 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 households (77.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 households (90.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 18 (8.6%) | 14 (5.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 53 (16.8%) | 204 (42.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 51 (77.3%) | 79 (90.8%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 122 (20.7%) | 297 (35.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lincoln County
The poverty data for Lincoln County shows that 156 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 419 of the single-parent households (29.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 households (25.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 130 household (85.0%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 48 (1.5%) | 32 (6.9%) |
1 or 2 Children | 59 (8.5%) | 257 (32.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 49 (25.3%) | 130 (85.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 156 (3.8%) | 419 (29.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Lincoln County
Employment by Class of Employer in Lincoln County
Among the 8,220 employed individuals in Lincoln County, private company employees (4,288 | 52.2%), self-employed (not incorporated) (1,773 | 21.6%), and local government employees (638 | 7.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 4,288 | 52.2% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 480 | 5.8% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 1,773 | 21.6% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 196 | 2.4% |
Local Government Employees | 638 | 7.8% |
State Government Employees | 574 | 7.0% |
Federal Government Employees | 229 | 2.8% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 42 | 0.5% |
Total | 8,220 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Lincoln County
According to the labor force statistics for Lincoln County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (17,252), 51.5% or 8,885 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 471 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 83.4% or 756 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.9% or 144 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 255 (36.2%) | 3 (1.2%) |
20 to 24 Years | 706 (59.9%) | 41 (5.8%) |
25 to 29 Years | 617 (63.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 756 (83.4%) | 48 (6.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,564 (81.0%) | 55 (3.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,636 (74.6%) | 147 (9.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 1,039 (68.2%) | 144 (13.9%) |
60 to 64 Years | 976 (52.2%) | 21 (2.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,187 (33.6%) | 14 (1.2%) |
75 Years and over | 152 (6.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 8,885 (51.5%) | 471 (5.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lincoln County
According to labor force statistics for Lincoln County, 70.2% of individuals (6,591) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (9,389) are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 415 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 78.8% or 1,429 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.9% or 89 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 688 (63.9%) | 139 (12.9%) |
High School Diploma | 1,949 (69.1%) | 186 (6.6%) |
College / Associate Degree | 2,519 (68.5%) | 103 (2.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,429 (78.8%) | 163 (9.0%) |
Total | 6,591 (70.2%) | 592 (6.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Lincoln County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lincoln County are Management (966 | 11.5%), Community & Social Service (709 | 8.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (637 | 7.6%), Health Technologists (529 | 6.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (495 | 5.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lincoln County, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (80.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (65.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (85.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.9%), and Legal Services & Support (78.8%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 602 (62.3%) | 364 (37.7%) |
Business & Financial | 113 (65.7%) | 59 (34.3%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 144 (65.7%) | 75 (34.3%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 40 (80.0%) | 10 (20.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 88 (57.5%) | 65 (42.5%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 258 (36.4%) | 451 (63.6%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 47 (56.6%) | 36 (43.4%) |
Legal Services & Support | 11 (21.1%) | 41 (78.8%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 157 (31.7%) | 338 (68.3%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 43 (54.4%) | 36 (45.6%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 96 (15.1%) | 541 (84.9%) |
Health Technologists | 77 (14.6%) | 452 (85.4%) |
Total (Category) | 1,213 (44.9%) | 1,490 (55.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,946 (46.9%) | 4,460 (53.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Lincoln County are Food Preparation & Serving (826 | 9.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (585 | 7.0%), Security & Protection (235 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (219 | 2.6%), and Healthcare Support (215 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Lincoln County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (95.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (86.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (94.4%), Personal Care & Service (76.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (68.8%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 12 (5.6%) | 203 (94.4%) |
Security & Protection | 225 (95.7%) | 10 (4.3%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 65 (86.7%) | 10 (13.3%) |
Law Enforcement | 160 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 258 (31.2%) | 568 (68.8%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 232 (39.7%) | 353 (60.3%) |
Personal Care & Service | 52 (23.7%) | 167 (76.3%) |
Total (Category) | 779 (37.4%) | 1,301 (62.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,946 (46.9%) | 4,460 (53.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lincoln County are Sales & Related (1,073 | 12.8%), and Office & Administration (645 | 7.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 223 (20.8%) | 850 (79.2%) |
Office & Administration | 132 (20.5%) | 513 (79.5%) |
Total (Category) | 355 (20.7%) | 1,363 (79.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,946 (46.9%) | 4,460 (53.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lincoln County are Construction & Extraction (992 | 11.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (232 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (60 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 54 (90.0%) | 6 (10.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 939 (94.7%) | 53 (5.3%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 204 (87.9%) | 28 (12.1%) |
Total (Category) | 1,197 (93.2%) | 87 (6.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,946 (46.9%) | 4,460 (53.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lincoln County are Transportation (260 | 3.1%), Production (241 | 2.9%), and Material Moving (120 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 46 (19.1%) | 195 (80.9%) |
Transportation | 236 (90.8%) | 24 (9.2%) |
Material Moving | 120 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 402 (64.7%) | 219 (35.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,946 (46.9%) | 4,460 (53.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Lincoln County
Employment Industries in Lincoln County
The major employment industries in Lincoln County include Construction (1,228 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (1,098 | 13.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (896 | 10.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (873 | 10.4%), and Educational Services (633 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lincoln County
The Lincoln County industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (90.4%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (89.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (88.5%), Administrative & Support (82.9%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (82.5%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 260 (89.7%) | 30 (10.3%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 56 (88.9%) | 7 (11.1%) |
Construction | 1,069 (87.1%) | 159 (13.0%) |
Manufacturing | 33 (38.8%) | 52 (61.2%) |
Wholesale Trade | 72 (82.8%) | 15 (17.2%) |
Retail Trade | 362 (33.0%) | 736 (67.0%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 217 (90.4%) | 23 (9.6%) |
Utilities | 146 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 17 (23.0%) | 57 (77.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 66 (43.7%) | 85 (56.3%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 32 (11.5%) | 246 (88.5%) |
Professional & Scientific | 143 (46.6%) | 164 (53.4%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 78 (17.1%) | 378 (82.9%) |
Educational Services | 187 (29.5%) | 446 (70.5%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 157 (17.5%) | 739 (82.5%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 393 (79.9%) | 99 (20.1%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 280 (32.1%) | 593 (67.9%) |
Public Administration | 297 (55.6%) | 237 (44.4%) |
Total | 3,946 (46.9%) | 4,460 (53.1%) |
Education in Lincoln County
School Enrollment in Lincoln County
The most common levels of schooling among the 3,207 students in Lincoln County are high school (761 | 23.7%), middle school (740 | 23.1%), and elementary school (711 | 22.2%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 170 | 5.3% |
Kindergarten | 112 | 3.5% |
Elementary School | 711 | 22.2% |
Middle School | 740 | 23.1% |
High School | 761 | 23.7% |
College / Undergraduate | 593 | 18.5% |
Graduate / Professional | 120 | 3.7% |
Total | 3,207 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lincoln County
Out of a total of 3,207 students who are enrolled in schools in Lincoln County, 443 (13.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,764 (86.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 63 (64.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 185 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 103 (80.5%) | 25 (19.5%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 542 (73.9%) | 191 (26.1%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 978 (94.2%) | 60 (5.8%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 561 (98.6%) | 8 (1.4%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 35 (35.7%) | 63 (64.3%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 256 (93.8%) | 17 (6.2%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 185 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 105 (57.4%) | 78 (42.6%) |
Total | 2,764 (86.2%) | 443 (13.8%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lincoln County
Business (903 | 23.1%), education (664 | 17.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (473 | 12.1%), science & technology (408 | 10.4%), and arts & humanities (301 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 3,903 individuals in Lincoln County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 134 | 3.4% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 473 | 12.1% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 116 | 3.0% |
Psychology | 157 | 4.0% |
Social Sciences | 183 | 4.7% |
Engineering | 138 | 3.5% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 5 | 0.1% |
Science & Technology | 408 | 10.4% |
Business | 903 | 23.1% |
Education | 664 | 17.0% |
Literature & Languages | 158 | 4.1% |
Liberal Arts & History | 140 | 3.6% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 60 | 1.5% |
Communications | 63 | 1.6% |
Arts & Humanities | 301 | 7.7% |
Total | 3,903 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Lincoln County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lincoln County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lincoln County are males with 2 vehicles (1,244, accounting for 33.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,502, making up 28.2%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 105 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 468 (12.4%) | 960 (21.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,244 (33.0%) | 1,502 (34.0%) |
3 Vehicles | 966 (25.6%) | 1,127 (25.5%) |
4 Vehicles | 677 (17.9%) | 541 (12.3%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 315 (8.3%) | 284 (6.4%) |
Total | 3,775 (100.0%) | 4,414 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Lincoln County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lincoln County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,517 commuters, 21.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,342 commuters, 18.9%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,059 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 619 | 8.7% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,517 | 21.4% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 1,342 | 18.9% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 1,059 | 14.9% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 634 | 8.9% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 243 | 3.4% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 817 | 11.5% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 45 | 0.6% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 9 | 0.1% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 269 | 3.8% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 317 | 4.5% |
90 or more Minutes | 231 | 3.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Lincoln County
The most common commute times in Lincoln County are 15 to 19 minutes (614 commuters, 17.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (937 commuters, 25.6%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 272 (7.9%) | 347 (9.5%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 580 (16.9%) | 937 (25.6%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 407 (11.8%) | 935 (25.5%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 614 (17.9%) | 445 (12.1%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 434 (12.6%) | 200 (5.5%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 81 (2.4%) | 162 (4.4%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 449 (13.1%) | 368 (10.0%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 31 (0.9%) | 14 (0.4%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 9 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 216 (6.3%) | 53 (1.5%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 264 (7.7%) | 53 (1.5%) |
90 or more Minutes | 81 (2.4%) | 150 (4.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lincoln County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Lincoln County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (471, 13.7%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (659, 18.0%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 55 (1.6%) | 118 (3.2%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 182 (5.3%) | 9 (0.3%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 145 (4.2%) | 55 (1.5%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 272 (7.9%) | 163 (4.4%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 429 (12.5%) | 401 (10.9%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 467 (13.6%) | 366 (10.0%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 471 (13.7%) | 581 (15.9%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 347 (10.1%) | 659 (18.0%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 191 (5.6%) | 50 (1.4%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 200 (5.8%) | 511 (14.0%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 93 (2.7%) | 43 (1.2%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 284 (8.3%) | 488 (13.3%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 302 (8.8%) | 220 (6.0%) |
Total | 3,438 (100.0%) | 3,664 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Lincoln County
Occupancy by Ownership in Lincoln County
Of the total 9,031 dwellings in Lincoln County, owner-occupied units account for 7,000 (77.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,031 (22.5%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 7,000 | 77.5% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,031 | 22.5% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 9,031 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Lincoln County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 2,865 | 31.7% |
2-Person Household | 3,683 | 40.8% |
3-Person Household | 1,289 | 14.3% |
4+ Person Household | 1,194 | 13.2% |
Total Housing Units | 9,031 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lincoln County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 2,081 (72.6%) | 784 (27.4%) |
2-Person Household | 3,011 (81.8%) | 672 (18.2%) |
3-Person Household | 965 (74.9%) | 324 (25.1%) |
4+ Person Household | 943 (79.0%) | 251 (21.0%) |
Total Housing Units | 7,000 (77.5%) | 2,031 (22.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lincoln County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 402 (48.6%) | 425 (51.4%) |
High School Diploma | 2,083 (80.7%) | 498 (19.3%) |
College/Associate Degree | 2,502 (74.0%) | 880 (26.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,013 (89.8%) | 228 (10.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lincoln County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 1,163 | 12.9% |
35 to 44 Years | 1,083 | 12.0% |
45 to 54 Years | 1,133 | 12.6% |
55 to 64 Years | 1,840 | 20.4% |
65 to 74 Years | 2,239 | 24.8% |
75 to 84 Years | 1,317 | 14.6% |
85 Years and Over | 256 | 2.8% |
Total | 9,031 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Lincoln County
Median Income by Occupancy in Lincoln County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 7,000 (77.5%) | $54,175 |
Renter-Occupied | 2,031 (22.5%) | $22,776 |
Average | 9,031 (100.0%) | $47,919 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lincoln County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 256 (3.7%) | 66 (3.3%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 103 (1.5%) | 388 (19.1%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 158 (2.3%) | 198 (9.8%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 408 (5.8%) | 45 (2.2%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 399 (5.7%) | 492 (24.2%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 804 (11.5%) | 366 (18.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,097 (15.7%) | 46 (2.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,504 (21.5%) | 179 (8.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 636 (9.1%) | 190 (9.3%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 675 (9.6%) | 52 (2.6%) |
$150,000 or more | 960 (13.7%) | 9 (0.4%) |
Total | 7,000 (100.0%) | 2,031 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lincoln County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 978 (14.0%) | 67 (3.3%) |
$300 to $499 | 1,725 (24.6%) | 94 (4.6%) |
$500 to $799 | 1,457 (20.8%) | 529 (26.1%) |
$800 to $999 | 445 (6.4%) | 604 (29.7%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 1,006 (14.4%) | 324 (16.0%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 697 (10.0%) | 42 (2.1%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 210 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 117 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 365 (5.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7,000 (100.0%) | 2,031 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Lincoln County
Housing Structures in Lincoln County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 5,324 | 59.0% |
Single Unit, Attached | 99 | 1.1% |
2 Unit Apartments | 56 | 0.6% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 153 | 1.7% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 78 | 0.9% |
10 or more Apartments | 278 | 3.1% |
Mobile Home / Other | 3,043 | 33.7% |
Total | 9,031 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lincoln County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 4,348 (81.7%) | 976 (18.3%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 76 (76.8%) | 23 (23.2%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 56 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 62 (40.5%) | 91 (59.5%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 25 (32.1%) | 53 (67.9%) |
10 or more Apartments | 35 (12.6%) | 243 (87.4%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 2,454 (80.6%) | 589 (19.4%) |
Total | 7,000 (77.5%) | 2,031 (22.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lincoln County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 133 (6.6%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 319 (4.6%) | 345 (17.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 2,813 (40.2%) | 1,123 (55.3%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 2,482 (35.5%) | 287 (14.1%) |
8 or more Rooms | 1,386 (19.8%) | 143 (7.0%) |
Total | 7,000 (100.0%) | 2,031 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lincoln County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 4,473 (63.9%) | 1,024 (50.4%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 624 (8.9%) | 169 (8.3%) |
Electricity | 758 (10.8%) | 575 (28.3%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 1,087 (15.5%) | 263 (13.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 58 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7,000 (100.0%) | 2,031 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Lincoln County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 202 (2.9%) | 202 (10.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 1,812 (25.9%) | 952 (46.9%) |
2 Vehicles | 2,280 (32.6%) | 653 (32.2%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 2,706 (38.7%) | 224 (11.0%) |
Total | 7,000 (100.0%) | 2,031 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Lincoln County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lincoln County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 4,301 | 2,699 |
Median Property Value | $154,900 | $224,300 |
Median Household Income | $49,725 | $490 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $434 | $298 |
Real Estate Taxes | $849 | $242 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lincoln County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 750 (17.4%) | 122 (4.5%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 710 (16.5%) | 127 (4.7%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 1,564 (36.4%) | 1,500 (55.6%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 680 (15.8%) | 492 (18.2%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 269 (6.2%) | 108 (4.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 106 (2.5%) | 168 (6.2%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 222 (5.2%) | 182 (6.7%) |
Total | 4,301 (100.0%) | 2,699 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lincoln County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 155 (3.6%) | 32 (1.2%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 812 (18.9%) | 204 (7.6%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 463 (10.8%) | 153 (5.7%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 756 (17.6%) | 341 (12.6%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 926 (21.5%) | 341 (12.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 260 (6.0%) | 578 (21.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 459 (10.7%) | 376 (13.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 470 (10.9%) | 216 (8.0%) |
Total | 4,301 (100.0%) | 2,699 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lincoln County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 1,644 (38.2%) | 62,354 (2,310.3%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 576 (13.4%) | 676 (25.1%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 257 (6.0%) | 457 (16.9%) |
4.0x or more | 1,781 (41.4%) | 348 (12.9%) |
Total | 4,301 (100.0%) | 2,699 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lincoln County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 1,985 (46.2%) | 79 (2.9%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 974 (22.7%) | 505 (18.7%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 1,185 (27.6%) | 882 (32.7%) |
Total | 4,301 (100.0%) | 2,699 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Lincoln County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lincoln County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 1,011 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 2,445 (94.7%) | 138 (5.3%) |
19 to 25 Years | 1,087 (77.1%) | 322 (22.9%) |
26 to 34 Years | 1,206 (74.0%) | 424 (26.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,427 (76.0%) | 450 (24.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,766 (81.3%) | 407 (18.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 2,534 (74.7%) | 858 (25.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3,529 (99.9%) | 5 (0.1%) |
75 Years and older | 2,446 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 17,451 (87.0%) | 2,604 (13.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lincoln County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 1,011 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,445 (94.7%) | 138 (5.3%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,087 (77.1%) | 322 (22.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lincoln County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 3,780 (83.7%) | 734 (16.3%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 3,638 (83.7%) | 707 (16.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 3,812 (84.4%) | 705 (15.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 2,173 (97.4%) | 59 (2.6%) |
$100,000 and over | 4,024 (91.2%) | 386 (8.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lincoln County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 828 (81.9%) | 183 (18.1%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,878 (72.7%) | 646 (25.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 655 (46.5%) | 518 (36.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 759 (46.6%) | 447 (27.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 630 (33.6%) | 891 (47.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 782 (36.0%) | 1,142 (52.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 880 (25.9%) | 1,804 (53.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3,418 (96.7%) | 2,563 (72.5%) |
75 Years and over | 2,436 (99.6%) | 1,693 (69.2%) |
Total | 12,266 (61.2%) | 9,887 (49.3%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lincoln County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 85 (6.6%) | 75 (5.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 245 (16.1%) | 184 (11.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,136 (31.8%) | 400 (10.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 612 (35.7%) | 534 (29.3%) |
75 Years and over | 747 (63.5%) | 617 (48.6%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lincoln County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 1 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 76 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 421 (11.8%) | 95 (2.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 409 (23.9%) | 107 (5.9%) |
75 Years and over | 373 (31.7%) | 309 (24.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 47 (3.6%) | 16 (1.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 9 (0.6%) | 66 (3.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 195 (5.4%) | 199 (5.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 75 (4.4%) | 153 (8.4%) |
75 Years and over | 119 (10.1%) | 111 (8.7%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 38 (2.9%) | 75 (5.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 118 (7.8%) | 51 (3.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 252 (7.0%) | 148 (3.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 76 (4.4%) | 40 (2.2%) |
75 Years and over | 80 (6.8%) | 173 (13.6%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 42 (2.8%) | 104 (6.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 640 (17.9%) | 211 (5.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 238 (13.9%) | 337 (18.5%) |
75 Years and over | 389 (33.1%) | 447 (35.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 18 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 22 (1.5%) | 37 (2.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 232 (6.5%) | 58 (1.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 53 (3.1%) | 64 (3.5%) |
75 Years and over | 133 (11.3%) | 73 (5.8%) |
Technology Access in Lincoln County
Computing Device Access in Lincoln County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 6,393 | 70.8% |
Smartphone | 7,696 | 85.2% |
Tablet | 4,810 | 53.3% |
No Computing Device | 415 | 4.6% |
Total | 9,031 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Lincoln County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 55 | 0.6% |
Broadband Home | 4,842 | 53.6% |
Cellular Data Only | 1,329 | 14.7% |
Satellite Internet | 1,097 | 12.1% |
No Internet | 1,762 | 19.5% |
Total | 9,031 | 100.0% |
Lincoln County Summary
Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,497. Its county seat is Carrizozo. The county was named for Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.
History
Lincoln County was created in 1869 from the eastern portion of Socorro County. It was named for Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. The county was the site of the Lincoln County War, a range war between two factions of settlers in the late 19th century. The war was the subject of the 1950 film, The Gunfighter, starring Gregory Peck.
Geography
Lincoln County is located in the south-central part of New Mexico. It is bordered by Otero County to the north, Chaves County to the east, Eddy County to the south, and Socorro County to the west. The county covers an area of 5,913 square miles, making it the third-largest county in New Mexico.
The county is located in the Chihuahuan Desert, and is mostly flat with some rolling hills. The highest point in the county is the summit of Capitan Mountain, which has an elevation of 8,078 feet. The county is home to several mountain ranges, including the Capitan Mountains, the Sacramento Mountains, and the San Andres Mountains.
The county is home to several rivers and streams, including the Rio Grande, the Pecos River, and the Rio Ruidoso. The county also contains several reservoirs, including Lake Van, Lake Roberts, and Lake Lucero.
Economy
The economy of Lincoln County is largely based on agriculture and ranching. The county is home to several large cattle ranches, and is a major producer of beef, dairy, and wool. The county is also a major producer of pecans, chile peppers, and other vegetables.
The county is also home to several oil and gas fields, and is a major producer of oil and natural gas. The county is also home to several uranium mines, and is a major producer of uranium ore.
The county is home to several tourist attractions, including the Lincoln National Forest, the White Sands National Monument, and the Smokey Bear Historical Park. The county is also home to several ski resorts, including Ski Apache and Ski Cloudcroft.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 20,497 people, 7,845 households, and 5,717 families living in the county. The population density was 3.5 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 75.3% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 19.2% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,945, and the median income for a family was $37,945. The per capita income for the county was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Lincoln County?
Total Population of Lincoln County is 20,222.
What is the Total Male Population of Lincoln County?
Total Male Population of Lincoln County is 9,878.
What is the Total Female Population of Lincoln County?
Total Female Population of Lincoln County is 10,344.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lincoln County?
There are 95.49 Males per 100 Females in Lincoln County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lincoln County?
There are 104.72 Females per 100 Males in Lincoln County.
What is the Median Population Age in Lincoln County?
Median Population Age in Lincoln County is 51.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lincoln County
Average Family Size in Lincoln County is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lincoln County
Average Household Size in Lincoln County is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lincoln County?
Per Capita income in Lincoln County is $31,332.
What is the Median Family Income in Lincoln County?
Median Family Income in Lincoln County is $59,939.
What is the Median Household income in Lincoln County?
Median Household Income in Lincoln County is $47,919.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lincoln County?
Income or Wage Gap in Lincoln County is 30.9%.
Women in Lincoln County earn 69.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lincoln County?
Family Income Deficit in Lincoln County is $11,810.
Families that are below poverty line in Lincoln County earn $11,810 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lincoln County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lincoln County is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lincoln County?
There are 8,885 People in the Labor Forcein in Lincoln County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lincoln County?
51.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Lincoln County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lincoln County?
Unemployment Rate in Lincoln County is 5.3%.