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Lincoln County Overview

$35,295
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,678
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,794
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
84.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,194
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
50,334
TOTAL POPULATION
24,319
MALE POPULATION
26,015
FEMALE POPULATION
93.48
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
52.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
21,803
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lincoln County Area Codes

Income in Lincoln County

Income Overview in Lincoln County

Per Capita Income in Lincoln County is $35,295, while median incomes of families and households are $73,678 and $57,794 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income50,334$35,295
Median Family Income13,039$73,678
Mean Family Income13,039$96,101
Median Household Income22,483$57,794
Mean Household Income22,483$78,457
Income Deficit13,039$12,194
Wage / Income Gap (%)50,33415.49%
Wage / Income Gap ($)50,33484.51¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index50,3340.46

Earnings by Sex in Lincoln County

Average Earnings in Lincoln County are $32,352, $35,240 for men and $29,782 for women, a difference of 15.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Lincoln County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male11,519 (49.1%)$35,240
Female11,923 (50.9%)$29,782
Total23,442 (100.0%)$32,352

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lincoln County

The most common earnings brackets in Lincoln County are $100,000+ for men (1,147 | 10.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (1,049 | 8.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lincoln County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less550 (4.8%)852 (7.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999487 (4.2%)696 (5.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499476 (4.1%)501 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999386 (3.4%)513 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499615 (5.3%)448 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999457 (4.0%)492 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499405 (3.5%)456 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999456 (4.0%)324 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499192 (1.7%)267 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999444 (3.8%)407 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999551 (4.8%)1,049 (8.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999718 (6.2%)714 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999493 (4.3%)627 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999664 (5.8%)547 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999489 (4.3%)654 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999535 (4.6%)413 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999737 (6.4%)974 (8.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999704 (6.1%)463 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,013 (8.8%)687 (5.8%)
$100,000+1,147 (10.0%)839 (7.0%)
Total11,519 (100.0%)11,923 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lincoln County

Average earnings in Lincoln County are $41,409 for men and $34,239 for women, a difference of 17.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $62,045, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,946. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,835, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,867.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lincoln County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,946$19,867
High School Diploma$36,964$26,183
College or Associate's Degree$39,695$28,350
Bachelor's Degree$43,138$50,514
Graduate Degree$62,045$57,835
Total$41,409$34,239

Family Income in Lincoln County

Family Income Brackets in Lincoln County

According to the Lincoln County family income data, there are 2,738 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 261 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lincoln County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006394.9%
$10,000 to $14,9992612.0%
$15,000 to $24,9995354.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,0047.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,42110.9%
$50,000 to $74,9992,73821.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992,15116.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992,51719.3%
$150,000 to $199,9997826.0%
$200,000+9787.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lincoln County

7+ person families (81 | 0.6%) account for the highest median family income in Lincoln County with $105,536 per family, while 2-person families (8,338 | 63.9%) have the highest median income of $34,024 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lincoln County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families8,338 (63.9%)$68,049
3-Person Families2,353 (18.0%)$78,268
4-Person Families1,431 (11.0%)$98,580
5-Person Families516 (4.0%)$83,136
6-Person Families320 (2.5%)$63,827
7+ Person Families81 (0.6%)$105,536
Total13,039 (100.0%)$73,678

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lincoln County

The median family income in Lincoln County is $73,678, with families comprising 3+ earners (900) having the highest median family income of $118,182, while families with no earners (3,492) have the lowest median family income of $53,646, accounting for 6.9% and 26.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lincoln County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,492 (26.8%)$53,646
1 Earner4,584 (35.2%)$64,323
2 Earners4,063 (31.2%)$92,768
3+ Earners900 (6.9%)$118,182
Total13,039 (100.0%)$73,678

Household Income in Lincoln County

Household Income Brackets in Lincoln County

With 4,721 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lincoln County, accounting for 21.0% of all households. In contrast, only 1,169 households (5.2%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lincoln County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,1695.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1695.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992,0239.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992,31610.3%
$35,000 to $49,9992,83312.6%
$50,000 to $74,9994,72121.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992,81012.5%
$100,000 to $149,9993,10313.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991,1695.2%
$200,000+1,1695.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lincoln County

The median household income in Lincoln County is $57,794, with the highest median household income of $68,686 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,626 households (20.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $32,835, with 429 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lincoln County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years429 (1.9%)$32,835
25 to 44 Years4,626 (20.6%)$68,686
45 to 64 Years7,606 (33.8%)$61,869
65+ Years9,822 (43.7%)$50,672
Total22,483 (100.0%)$57,794

Poverty in Lincoln County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lincoln County

With 13.4% poverty level for males and 16.0% 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 278 males (27.9%) and 86 females (30.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lincoln County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years278 (27.9%)232 (28.4%)
5 Years40 (23.7%)86 (30.1%)
6 to 11 Years292 (18.5%)311 (24.7%)
12 to 14 Years47 (7.5%)188 (24.3%)
15 Years7 (3.5%)19 (9.5%)
16 and 17 Years12 (2.2%)84 (18.5%)
18 to 24 Years294 (19.7%)245 (17.2%)
25 to 34 Years357 (16.7%)629 (26.3%)
35 to 44 Years335 (12.4%)369 (13.4%)
45 to 54 Years445 (17.7%)371 (13.3%)
55 to 64 Years651 (17.3%)761 (16.6%)
65 to 74 Years296 (6.4%)517 (10.0%)
75 Years and over135 (5.3%)314 (10.7%)
Total3,189 (13.4%)4,126 (16.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lincoln County

According to the poverty statistics in Lincoln County, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.8% of males and 90.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lincoln County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years719 (72.1%)585 (71.6%)
5 Years129 (76.3%)200 (69.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,289 (81.5%)949 (75.3%)
12 to 14 Years582 (92.5%)584 (75.6%)
15 Years190 (96.5%)182 (90.5%)
16 and 17 Years526 (97.8%)371 (81.5%)
18 to 24 Years1,202 (80.3%)1,183 (82.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,783 (83.3%)1,766 (73.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,365 (87.6%)2,383 (86.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,070 (82.3%)2,411 (86.7%)
55 to 64 Years3,118 (82.7%)3,831 (83.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,317 (93.6%)4,643 (90.0%)
75 Years and over2,392 (94.7%)2,621 (89.3%)
Total20,682 (86.6%)21,709 (84.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lincoln County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lincoln County show that 5.4% or 525 of the total 9,707 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 13.3%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.8%, which includes 363 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lincoln County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children7,165 (95.2%)363 (4.8%)
1 or 2 Children1,566 (93.4%)110 (6.6%)
3 or 4 Children438 (89.7%)50 (10.2%)
5 or more Children13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)
Total9,182 (94.6%)525 (5.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lincoln County

According to the poverty data in Lincoln County, 11.4% or 103 single-father households and 27.0% or 657 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 24 households (40.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 66 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lincoln County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children16 (3.5%)70 (6.8%)
1 or 2 Children63 (16.2%)468 (38.7%)
3 or 4 Children24 (40.7%)53 (43.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)
Total103 (11.4%)657 (27.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lincoln County

The poverty data for Lincoln County shows that 525 of the married-couple family households (5.4%) and 760 of the single-parent households (22.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (13.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 66 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lincoln County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children363 (4.8%)86 (5.8%)
1 or 2 Children110 (6.6%)531 (33.2%)
3 or 4 Children50 (10.2%)77 (42.3%)
5 or more Children2 (13.3%)66 (100.0%)
Total525 (5.4%)760 (22.8%)

Race in Lincoln County

The most populous races in Lincoln County are White / Caucasian (42,243 | 83.9%), Hispanic or Latino (4,930 | 9.8%), and Two or more Races (4,220 | 8.4%).
Race in Lincoln County
Race# Population% Population
Asian6881.4%
Black / African American1930.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific300.1%
Hispanic or Latino4,9309.8%
Native / Alaskan1,1132.2%
White / Caucasian42,24383.9%
Two or more Races4,2208.4%
Some other Race1,8473.7%
Total50,334100.0%

Ancestry in Lincoln County

The most populous ancestries reported in Lincoln County are German (9,269 | 18.4%), English (7,356 | 14.6%), Irish (5,906 | 11.7%), Mexican (4,262 | 8.5%), and Scottish (1,998 | 4.0%), together accounting for 57.2% of all Lincoln County residents.
Ancestry in Lincoln County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African80.0%
Alaska Native130.0%
Alaskan Athabascan20.0%
Albanian100.0%
American1,8813.7%
Apache900.2%
Arab650.1%
Armenian330.1%
Australian180.0%
Austrian850.2%
Basque1280.3%
Belgian1730.3%
Bhutanese1420.3%
Blackfeet1760.4%
British3620.7%
Burmese1610.3%
Canadian710.1%
Celtic160.0%
Central American660.1%
Cherokee5831.2%
Chickasaw120.0%
Chilean100.0%
Chippewa440.1%
Choctaw310.1%
Colombian590.1%
Comanche430.1%
Creek200.0%
Croatian290.1%
Cuban490.1%
Czech1480.3%
Czechoslovakian740.2%
Danish6501.3%
Delaware20.0%
Dominican200.0%
Dutch1,3352.6%
Dutch West Indian100.0%
Eastern European2440.5%
Ecuadorian220.0%
English7,35614.6%
Ethiopian40.0%
European1,9233.8%
Finnish4140.8%
French1,4592.9%
French American Indian260.1%
French Canadian2660.5%
German9,26918.4%
Greek770.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro230.1%
Guatemalan440.1%
Haitian40.0%
Hungarian1890.4%
Indian (Asian)2320.5%
Irish5,90611.7%
Italian1,8863.7%
Korean2580.5%
Latvian180.0%
Lebanese470.1%
Lithuanian310.1%
Menominee30.0%
Mexican4,2628.5%
Mexican American Indian90.0%
Moroccan110.0%
Native Hawaiian1540.3%
Navajo240.1%
New Zealander340.1%
Nicaraguan200.0%
Northern European1480.3%
Norwegian1,8913.8%
Osage190.0%
Ottawa10.0%
Pakistani1520.3%
Panamanian10.0%
Pennsylvania German230.1%
Polish1,1202.2%
Portuguese1400.3%
Puerto Rican1340.3%
Puget Sound Salish130.0%
Romanian390.1%
Russian2120.4%
Salvadoran10.0%
Samoan70.0%
Scandinavian7521.5%
Scotch-Irish9491.9%
Scottish1,9984.0%
Sioux1000.2%
Slavic550.1%
Slovak680.1%
South African2900.6%
South American910.2%
South American Indian130.0%
Spaniard560.1%
Spanish1020.2%
Spanish American40.0%
Sri Lankan710.1%
Subsaharan African3020.6%
Swedish1,2402.5%
Swiss2260.4%
Thai200.0%
Tlingit-Haida300.1%
Tongan30.0%
Ukrainian1140.2%
Vietnamese50.0%
Welsh5711.1%
Yaqui20.0%
Yugoslavian850.2%
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Immigrants in Lincoln County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lincoln County came from Latin America (1,452 | 2.9%), Central America (1,332 | 2.6%), Mexico (1,282 | 2.5%), Europe (487 | 1.0%), and Asia (414 | 0.8%), together accounting for 9.9% of all Lincoln County residents.
Immigrants in Lincoln County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1250.3%
Asia4140.8%
Bangladesh20.0%
Canada1060.2%
Caribbean390.1%
Central America1,3322.6%
China1200.2%
Colombia590.1%
Cuba280.1%
Czechoslovakia150.0%
Dominican Republic110.0%
Eastern Africa90.0%
Eastern Asia2260.4%
Eastern Europe1270.3%
Ecuador220.0%
England970.2%
Europe4871.0%
France610.1%
Germany1080.2%
Guatemala340.1%
Hong Kong290.1%
India80.0%
Ireland170.0%
Italy60.0%
Japan250.1%
Korea810.2%
Latin America1,4522.9%
Mexico1,2822.5%
Netherlands190.0%
Nicaragua150.0%
Northern Europe1430.3%
Oceania370.1%
Panama10.0%
Philippines760.2%
Poland1060.2%
Romania10.0%
Russia50.0%
South Africa1160.2%
South America810.2%
South Central Asia100.0%
South Eastern Asia1680.3%
Southern Europe60.0%
Switzerland230.1%
Taiwan50.0%
Thailand530.1%
Turkey100.0%
Vietnam390.1%
Western Asia100.0%
Western Europe2110.4%
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Sex and Age in Lincoln County

Sex and Age in Lincoln County

The most populous age groups in Lincoln County are 65 to 69 Years (2,650 | 10.9%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (3,053 | 11.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lincoln County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,081 (4.4%)828 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Years1,406 (5.8%)1,147 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Years1,038 (4.3%)1,176 (4.5%)
15 to 19 Years1,282 (5.3%)1,035 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Years1,033 (4.3%)1,125 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Years1,038 (4.3%)1,057 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Years1,141 (4.7%)1,353 (5.2%)
35 to 39 Years1,409 (5.8%)1,360 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Years1,323 (5.4%)1,396 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years1,184 (4.9%)1,307 (5.0%)
50 to 54 Years1,378 (5.7%)1,480 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years1,582 (6.5%)2,005 (7.7%)
60 to 64 Years2,207 (9.1%)2,591 (10.0%)
65 to 69 Years2,650 (10.9%)3,053 (11.7%)
70 to 74 Years2,012 (8.3%)2,122 (8.2%)
75 to 79 Years1,162 (4.8%)1,354 (5.2%)
80 to 84 Years751 (3.1%)876 (3.4%)
85 Years and over642 (2.6%)750 (2.9%)
Total24,319 (100.0%)26,015 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lincoln County

Median Family Size in Lincoln County

The median family size in Lincoln County is 2.78 persons per family, with single male/father families (902 | 6.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.84 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (9,707 | 74.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lincoln County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple9,707 (74.5%)2.77
Single Male/Father902 (6.9%)2.84
Single Female/Mother2,430 (18.6%)2.79
Total Families13,039 (100.0%)2.78

Median Household Size in Lincoln County

The median household size in Lincoln County is 2.21 persons per household, with single male/father households (902 | 4.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.35 persons per household. non-family households (9,444 | 42.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lincoln County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple9,707 (43.2%)2.81
Single Male/Father902 (4.0%)3.35
Single Female/Mother2,430 (10.8%)3.13
Non-family9,444 (42.0%)1.25
Total Households22,483 (100.0%)2.21

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lincoln County

Out of a total of 22,483 households in Lincoln County, 13,039 (58.0%) are family households, while 9,444 (42.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 7,622, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 7,680.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lincoln County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-7,680 (34.2%)
2-Person Households7,622 (33.9%)1,563 (7.0%)
3-Person Households2,671 (11.9%)139 (0.6%)
4-Person Households1,607 (7.1%)11 (0.1%)
5-Person Households580 (2.6%)27 (0.1%)
6-Person Households412 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households147 (0.6%)24 (0.1%)
Total13,039 (58.0%)9,444 (42.0%)

Female Fertility in Lincoln County

Fertility by Age in Lincoln County

Average fertility rate in Lincoln County is 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 139.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lincoln County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years493 (80.0%)139.0
35 to 50 years123 (20.0%)28.0
Total616 (100.0%)69.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lincoln County

55.7% of women with births (616) in Lincoln County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 45.2% 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 40.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lincoln County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years270 (54.8%)223 (45.2%)
35 to 50 years73 (59.4%)50 (40.6%)
Total343 (55.7%)273 (44.3%)

Fertility by Education in Lincoln County

Average fertility rate in Lincoln County is 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 104.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lincoln County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School83 (13.5%)57.0
High School Diploma185 (30.0%)91.0
College or Associate's Degree213 (34.6%)66.0
Bachelor's Degree35 (5.7%)28.0
Graduate Degree100 (16.2%)104.0
Total616 (100.0%)69.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lincoln County

44.3% of women with births in Lincoln County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lincoln County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)83 (100.0%)
High School Diploma171 (92.4%)14 (7.6%)
College or Associate's Degree37 (17.4%)176 (82.6%)
Bachelor's Degree35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total343 (55.7%)273 (44.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Lincoln County

Employment by Class of Employer in Lincoln County

Among the 19,621 employed individuals in Lincoln County, private company employees (12,042 | 61.4%), self-employed (not incorporated) (1,780 | 9.1%), and local government employees (1,762 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lincoln County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees12,04261.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9875.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,7809.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,4957.6%
Local Government Employees1,7629.0%
State Government Employees9564.9%
Federal Government Employees5472.8%
Unpaid Family Workers520.3%
Total19,621100.0%

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 (43,260), 50.4% or 21,803 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.7% or 1,679 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 81.0% or 4,445 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.6% or 143 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lincoln County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years915 (47.7%)143 (15.6%)
20 to 24 Years1,647 (76.3%)173 (10.5%)
25 to 29 Years1,584 (75.6%)103 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,958 (78.5%)247 (12.6%)
35 to 44 Years4,445 (81.0%)178 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years3,921 (73.3%)259 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years2,446 (68.2%)188 (7.7%)
60 to 64 Years2,313 (48.2%)298 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,233 (22.7%)85 (3.8%)
75 Years and over349 (6.3%)19 (5.4%)
Total21,803 (50.4%)1,679 (7.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lincoln County

According to labor force statistics for Lincoln County, 70.0% of individuals (16,668) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (23,811) are in the labor force, with 7.6% or 1,267 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 81.9% or 4,964 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.9% or 134 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lincoln County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,233 (57.4%)234 (10.9%)
High School Diploma3,990 (65.2%)575 (9.4%)
College / Associate Degree6,476 (68.3%)891 (9.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,964 (81.9%)182 (3.0%)
Total16,668 (70.0%)1,810 (7.6%)

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 (2,209 | 11.0%), Community & Social Service (1,861 | 9.3%), Business & Financial (1,078 | 5.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (940 | 4.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (933 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lincoln County

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 Architecture & Engineering (96.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (55.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (55.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (82.1%), Health Technologists (74.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lincoln County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,043 (47.2%)1,166 (52.8%)
Business & Financial395 (36.6%)683 (63.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science364 (55.7%)290 (44.3%)
Computers & Mathematics109 (55.0%)89 (45.0%)
Architecture & Engineering97 (96.0%)4 (4.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science158 (44.5%)197 (55.5%)
Community & Social Service 577 (31.0%)1,284 (69.0%)
Education, Arts & Media176 (35.6%)319 (64.4%)
Legal Services & Support25 (17.9%)115 (82.1%)
Education Instruction & Library256 (27.4%)677 (72.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment120 (41.0%)173 (59.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating282 (30.0%)658 (70.0%)
Health Technologists170 (25.8%)490 (74.2%)
Total (Category)2,661 (39.5%)4,081 (60.5%)
Total (Overall)9,991 (49.7%)10,116 (50.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lincoln County are Food Preparation & Serving (2,031 | 10.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,178 | 5.9%), Healthcare Support (984 | 4.9%), Personal Care & Service (491 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (403 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Lincoln County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lincoln County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.2%), Security & Protection (76.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.8%), Personal Care & Service (66.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (55.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lincoln County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support209 (21.2%)775 (78.8%)
Security & Protection310 (76.9%)93 (23.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention236 (75.2%)78 (24.8%)
Law Enforcement74 (83.2%)15 (16.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,015 (50.0%)1,016 (50.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance530 (45.0%)648 (55.0%)
Personal Care & Service166 (33.8%)325 (66.2%)
Total (Category)2,230 (43.8%)2,857 (56.2%)
Total (Overall)9,991 (49.7%)10,116 (50.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lincoln County are Sales & Related (2,251 | 11.2%), and Office & Administration (1,876 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lincoln County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lincoln County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,034 (45.9%)1,217 (54.1%)
Office & Administration436 (23.2%)1,440 (76.8%)
Total (Category)1,470 (35.6%)2,657 (64.4%)
Total (Overall)9,991 (49.7%)10,116 (50.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lincoln County are Construction & Extraction (1,133 | 5.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (570 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (379 | 1.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lincoln County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lincoln County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry313 (82.6%)66 (17.4%)
Construction & Extraction1,118 (98.7%)15 (1.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair524 (91.9%)46 (8.1%)
Total (Category)1,955 (93.9%)127 (6.1%)
Total (Overall)9,991 (49.7%)10,116 (50.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lincoln County are Production (934 | 4.6%), Transportation (642 | 3.2%), and Material Moving (493 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lincoln County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lincoln County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production655 (70.1%)279 (29.9%)
Transportation583 (90.8%)59 (9.2%)
Material Moving437 (88.6%)56 (11.4%)
Total (Category)1,675 (81.0%)394 (19.0%)
Total (Overall)9,991 (49.7%)10,116 (50.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lincoln County

Employment Industries in Lincoln County

The major employment industries in Lincoln County include Accommodation & Food Services (3,204 | 15.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,841 | 14.1%), Retail Trade (2,534 | 12.6%), Construction (1,632 | 8.1%), and Educational Services (1,518 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Lincoln County

Employment Industries by Sex in Lincoln County

The Lincoln County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (88.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (83.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.6%), Finance & Insurance (75.8%), and Educational Services (70.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lincoln County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting542 (83.8%)105 (16.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,450 (88.8%)182 (11.2%)
Manufacturing786 (79.5%)202 (20.4%)
Wholesale Trade309 (73.9%)109 (26.1%)
Retail Trade1,263 (49.8%)1,271 (50.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing335 (68.2%)156 (31.8%)
Utilities76 (64.4%)42 (35.6%)
Information256 (69.4%)113 (30.6%)
Finance & Insurance150 (24.2%)469 (75.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing221 (42.1%)304 (57.9%)
Professional & Scientific265 (33.6%)523 (66.4%)
Enterprise Management20 (51.3%)19 (48.7%)
Administrative & Support476 (61.6%)297 (38.4%)
Educational Services452 (29.8%)1,066 (70.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance635 (22.4%)2,206 (77.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation426 (52.5%)386 (47.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,503 (46.9%)1,701 (53.1%)
Public Administration509 (45.7%)606 (54.3%)
Total9,991 (49.7%)10,116 (50.3%)

Education in Lincoln County

School Enrollment in Lincoln County

The most common levels of schooling among the 8,195 students in Lincoln County are high school (2,075 | 25.3%), elementary school (1,931 | 23.6%), and middle school (1,680 | 20.5%).
School Enrollment in Lincoln County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4435.4%
Kindergarten6027.3%
Elementary School1,93123.6%
Middle School1,68020.5%
High School2,07525.3%
College / Undergraduate1,07013.1%
Graduate / Professional3944.8%
Total8,195100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lincoln County

Out of a total of 8,195 students who are enrolled in schools in Lincoln County, 1,221 (14.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,974 (85.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 97 (28.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 495 (93.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lincoln County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds274 (76.7%)83 (23.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,064 (87.1%)307 (13.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,809 (82.8%)377 (17.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,218 (89.3%)146 (10.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds495 (93.2%)36 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds449 (91.8%)40 (8.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds239 (71.1%)97 (28.9%)
35 Years and over426 (75.9%)135 (24.1%)
Total6,974 (85.1%)1,221 (14.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lincoln County

Education (1,696 | 13.9%), business (1,532 | 12.6%), science & technology (1,369 | 11.2%), social sciences (1,114 | 9.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (1,106 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 12,196 individuals in Lincoln County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lincoln County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3182.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,1069.1%
Physical & Health Sciences4633.8%
Psychology5844.8%
Social Sciences1,1149.1%
Engineering6145.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies1140.9%
Science & Technology1,36911.2%
Business1,53212.6%
Education1,69613.9%
Literature & Languages9067.4%
Liberal Arts & History7416.1%
Visual & Performing Arts5244.3%
Communications4383.6%
Arts & Humanities6775.6%
Total12,196100.0%

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 (4,146, accounting for 43.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,851, making up 41.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lincoln County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle169 (1.8%)299 (3.0%)
1 Vehicle2,009 (20.8%)2,653 (26.8%)
2 Vehicles4,146 (43.0%)3,851 (38.9%)
3 Vehicles1,609 (16.7%)1,681 (17.0%)
4 Vehicles1,327 (13.8%)1,041 (10.5%)
5 or more Vehicles388 (4.0%)379 (3.8%)
Total9,648 (100.0%)9,904 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lincoln County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lincoln County are 5 to 9 minutes (3,413 commuters, 19.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (3,042 commuters, 17.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (2,567 commuters, 14.8%).
Commute Time in Lincoln County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,2587.3%
5 to 9 Minutes3,41319.7%
10 to 14 Minutes3,04217.6%
15 to 19 Minutes2,56714.8%
20 to 24 Minutes1,96311.3%
25 to 29 Minutes9575.5%
30 to 34 Minutes1,5338.9%
35 to 39 Minutes2221.3%
40 to 44 Minutes5373.1%
45 to 59 Minutes7494.3%
60 to 89 Minutes6423.7%
90 or more Minutes4292.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Lincoln County

The most common commute times in Lincoln County are 10 to 14 minutes (1,498 commuters, 17.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (2,014 commuters, 23.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lincoln County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes603 (6.9%)655 (7.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,399 (15.9%)2,014 (23.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,498 (17.1%)1,544 (18.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,340 (15.3%)1,227 (14.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes972 (11.1%)991 (11.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes501 (5.7%)456 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes849 (9.7%)684 (8.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes75 (0.9%)147 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes325 (3.7%)212 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes491 (5.6%)258 (3.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes487 (5.6%)155 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes238 (2.7%)191 (2.2%)

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 (1,065, 12.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,263, 14.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lincoln County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM413 (4.7%)250 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM343 (3.9%)195 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM441 (5.0%)213 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM798 (9.1%)249 (2.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM863 (9.8%)500 (5.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM897 (10.2%)968 (11.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,065 (12.1%)1,263 (14.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,060 (12.1%)1,025 (12.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM644 (7.3%)948 (11.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM539 (6.1%)915 (10.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM444 (5.1%)515 (6.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM117 (1.3%)399 (4.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM753 (8.6%)649 (7.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM401 (4.6%)445 (5.2%)
Total8,778 (100.0%)8,534 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lincoln County

Occupancy by Ownership in Lincoln County

Of the total 22,483 dwellings in Lincoln County, owner-occupied units account for 15,896 (70.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 6,587 (29.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lincoln County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15,89670.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6,58729.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units22,483100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lincoln County

Occupancy by Household Size in Lincoln County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7,68034.2%
2-Person Household9,18540.8%
3-Person Household2,81012.5%
4+ Person Household2,80812.5%
Total Housing Units22,483100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lincoln County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lincoln County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,735 (61.7%)2,945 (38.4%)
2-Person Household7,151 (77.9%)2,034 (22.1%)
3-Person Household2,001 (71.2%)809 (28.8%)
4+ Person Household2,009 (71.6%)799 (28.4%)
Total Housing Units15,896 (70.7%)6,587 (29.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lincoln County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lincoln County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School626 (46.8%)711 (53.2%)
High School Diploma2,964 (67.5%)1,427 (32.5%)
College/Associate Degree6,467 (67.4%)3,134 (32.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,839 (81.6%)1,315 (18.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lincoln County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lincoln County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,32310.3%
35 to 44 Years2,73212.1%
45 to 54 Years2,86412.7%
55 to 64 Years4,74221.1%
65 to 74 Years6,29928.0%
75 to 84 Years2,56611.4%
85 Years and Over9574.3%
Total22,483100.0%

Housing Finances in Lincoln County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lincoln County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lincoln County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied15,896 (70.7%)$67,784
Renter-Occupied6,587 (29.3%)$38,465
Average22,483 (100.0%)$57,794

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lincoln County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lincoln County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000320 (2.0%)428 (6.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999150 (0.9%)278 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999421 (2.6%)743 (11.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999495 (3.1%)479 (7.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999596 (3.7%)448 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,596 (10.0%)715 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,757 (11.1%)1,080 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,517 (22.1%)1,215 (18.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,335 (14.7%)466 (7.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,585 (16.3%)517 (7.9%)
$150,000 or more2,124 (13.4%)218 (3.3%)
Total15,896 (100.0%)6,587 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lincoln County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lincoln County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300914 (5.8%)269 (4.1%)
$300 to $4991,944 (12.2%)367 (5.6%)
$500 to $7993,742 (23.5%)796 (12.1%)
$800 to $9991,256 (7.9%)1,217 (18.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,131 (19.7%)2,251 (34.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,319 (14.6%)744 (11.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,370 (8.6%)172 (2.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999639 (4.0%)81 (1.2%)
$3,000 or more581 (3.7%)51 (0.8%)
Total15,896 (100.0%)6,587 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lincoln County

Housing Structures in Lincoln County

Housing Structures in Lincoln County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached14,23263.3%
Single Unit, Attached5702.5%
2 Unit Apartments5772.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8113.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,0394.6%
10 or more Apartments1,1615.2%
Mobile Home / Other4,09318.2%
Total22,483100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lincoln County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lincoln County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached11,573 (81.3%)2,659 (18.7%)
Single Unit, Attached247 (43.3%)323 (56.7%)
2 Unit Apartments151 (26.2%)426 (73.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments186 (22.9%)625 (77.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments124 (11.9%)915 (88.1%)
10 or more Apartments110 (9.5%)1,051 (90.5%)
Mobile Home / Other3,505 (85.6%)588 (14.4%)
Total15,896 (70.7%)6,587 (29.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lincoln County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lincoln County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room230 (1.5%)401 (6.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,111 (7.0%)1,528 (23.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,810 (36.5%)2,875 (43.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms5,613 (35.3%)1,257 (19.1%)
8 or more Rooms3,132 (19.7%)526 (8.0%)
Total15,896 (100.0%)6,587 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lincoln County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lincoln County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,219 (26.5%)1,203 (18.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas466 (2.9%)105 (1.6%)
Electricity9,538 (60.0%)4,764 (72.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene75 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,559 (9.8%)440 (6.7%)
No Fuel Used39 (0.3%)75 (1.1%)
Total15,896 (100.0%)6,587 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lincoln County

Household Vehicle Usage in Lincoln County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle477 (3.0%)613 (9.3%)
1 Vehicle5,357 (33.7%)3,388 (51.4%)
2 Vehicles6,783 (42.7%)1,854 (28.1%)
3 or more Vehicles3,279 (20.6%)732 (11.1%)
Total15,896 (100.0%)6,587 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lincoln County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lincoln County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7,4688,428
Median Property Value$318,600$360,600
Median Household Income$56,439$1,280
Monthly Housing Costs$582$575
Real Estate Taxes$2,968$172

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lincoln County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lincoln County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000760 (10.2%)174 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999333 (4.5%)72 (0.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,400 (32.1%)2,594 (30.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,529 (33.9%)3,782 (44.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999984 (13.2%)1,216 (14.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999223 (3.0%)363 (4.3%)
$1,000,000 or more239 (3.2%)227 (2.7%)
Total7,468 (100.0%)8,428 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lincoln County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lincoln County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000285 (3.8%)112 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,061 (14.2%)185 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999795 (10.6%)451 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,003 (13.4%)801 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,638 (21.9%)754 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999890 (11.9%)1,879 (22.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999952 (12.8%)1,445 (17.2%)
$150,000 or more844 (11.3%)1,633 (19.4%)
Total7,468 (100.0%)8,428 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lincoln County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lincoln County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,508 (20.2%)77,872 (924.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x995 (13.3%)1,084 (12.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x637 (8.5%)1,215 (14.4%)
4.0x or more4,231 (56.7%)1,192 (14.1%)
Total7,468 (100.0%)8,428 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lincoln County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lincoln County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800586 (7.9%)38 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499760 (10.2%)112 (1.3%)
$800 to $1,4995,421 (72.6%)694 (8.2%)
Total7,468 (100.0%)8,428 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lincoln County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lincoln County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lincoln County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,249 (95.1%)115 (4.9%)
6 to 18 Years6,092 (97.9%)131 (2.1%)
19 to 25 Years2,346 (80.7%)561 (19.3%)
26 to 34 Years3,193 (77.0%)951 (23.0%)
35 to 44 Years4,401 (80.7%)1,051 (19.3%)
45 to 54 Years4,436 (83.8%)861 (16.3%)
55 to 64 Years7,660 (91.6%)701 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years9,691 (99.2%)82 (0.8%)
75 Years and older5,461 (100.0%)1 (0.0%)
Total45,529 (91.1%)4,454 (8.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lincoln County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lincoln County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,249 (95.1%)115 (4.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen6,092 (97.9%)131 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,346 (80.7%)561 (19.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lincoln County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lincoln County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,933 (92.1%)512 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9998,618 (91.8%)770 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,944 (87.7%)1,397 (12.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,524 (90.6%)679 (9.4%)
$100,000 and over14,223 (93.0%)1,072 (7.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lincoln County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lincoln County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,317 (55.7%)1,047 (44.3%)
6 to 18 Years3,285 (52.8%)3,343 (53.7%)
19 to 25 Years887 (30.5%)1,684 (57.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,428 (34.5%)1,992 (48.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,295 (23.7%)3,324 (61.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,401 (26.5%)3,213 (60.7%)
55 to 64 Years2,792 (33.4%)5,457 (65.3%)
65 to 74 Years9,354 (95.7%)5,295 (54.2%)
75 Years and over5,424 (99.3%)3,244 (59.4%)
Total27,183 (54.4%)28,599 (57.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lincoln County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lincoln County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years261 (8.2%)95 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years567 (15.4%)427 (11.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,969 (21.9%)2,375 (23.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,392 (30.2%)1,175 (22.8%)
75 Years and over1,415 (56.0%)1,517 (51.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lincoln County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lincoln County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years93 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years42 (1.1%)35 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years427 (4.8%)254 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years707 (15.3%)185 (3.6%)
75 Years and over888 (35.1%)584 (19.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lincoln County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years23 (0.7%)37 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years63 (1.7%)179 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years277 (3.1%)378 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years233 (5.1%)207 (4.0%)
75 Years and over327 (12.9%)158 (5.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lincoln County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years119 (3.7%)62 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years364 (9.9%)286 (7.3%)
35 to 64 Years847 (9.4%)849 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years213 (4.6%)314 (6.1%)
75 Years and over430 (17.0%)486 (16.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lincoln County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years45 (1.4%)5 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years139 (3.8%)67 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years941 (10.5%)1,510 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years801 (17.4%)819 (15.9%)
75 Years and over865 (34.2%)1,016 (34.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lincoln County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years24 (0.8%)39 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years56 (1.5%)77 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years351 (3.9%)410 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years203 (4.4%)307 (5.9%)
75 Years and over356 (14.1%)406 (13.8%)

Technology Access in Lincoln County

Computing Device Access in Lincoln County

Computing Device Access in Lincoln County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop18,22581.1%
Smartphone19,03584.7%
Tablet14,05562.5%
No Computing Device1,1265.0%
Total22,483100.0%

Internet Access in Lincoln County

Internet Access in Lincoln County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet970.4%
Broadband Home16,77974.6%
Cellular Data Only2,0619.2%
Satellite Internet1,8028.0%
No Internet2,31110.3%
Total22,483100.0%

Lincoln County Summary

Lincoln County is located in the central Oregon Coast region of the U.S. state of Oregon. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, Tillamook County to the north, Polk County to the east, and Benton County to the south. The county seat is Newport, and the largest city is Lincoln City. The county was named after Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.

History

The area that is now Lincoln County was originally inhabited by the Siletz and Alsea Native American tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the early 1800s, and the county was officially established in 1893. The county was originally part of Benton County, but was split off in 1893.

Geography

Lincoln County covers an area of 1,194 square miles, making it the 11th largest county in Oregon. The county is located on the central Oregon Coast, and is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, Tillamook County to the north, Polk County to the east, and Benton County to the south. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the Coast Range and the Central Oregon Coast. The Coast Range is a rugged, mountainous region that is home to the Siuslaw National Forest. The Central Oregon Coast is a flat, coastal plain that is home to the cities of Newport and Lincoln City.
The highest point in the county is Marys Peak, which has an elevation of 4,097 feet. The lowest point is the Pacific Ocean, which has an elevation of 0 feet.

Economy

The economy of Lincoln County is largely based on tourism and fishing. The county is home to several popular tourist destinations, including the Oregon Coast Aquarium, the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and the Lincoln City Cultural Center. The county is also home to several commercial fishing operations, which harvest a variety of seafood, including crab, salmon, and tuna.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Oregon Freeze Dry, which produces freeze-dried food products, and Oregon Coast Fiberglass, which produces fiberglass boats.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lincoln County was 48,051. The population density was 40.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 91.2% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the county was $22,945. About 11.2% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Lincoln County?
Per Capita income in Lincoln County is $35,295.
What is the Median Family Income in Lincoln County?
Median Family Income in Lincoln County is $73,678.
What is the Median Household income in Lincoln County?
Median Household Income in Lincoln County is $57,794.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lincoln County?
Income or Wage Gap in Lincoln County is 15.5%.
Women in Lincoln County earn 84.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lincoln County?
Family Income Deficit in Lincoln County is $12,194.
Families that are below poverty line in Lincoln County earn $12,194 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 0.46.
What is the Total Population of Lincoln County?
Total Population of Lincoln County is 50,334.
What is the Total Male Population of Lincoln County?
Total Male Population of Lincoln County is 24,319.
What is the Total Female Population of Lincoln County?
Total Female Population of Lincoln County is 26,015.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lincoln County?
There are 93.48 Males per 100 Females in Lincoln County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lincoln County?
There are 106.97 Females per 100 Males in Lincoln County.
What is the Median Population Age in Lincoln County?
Median Population Age in Lincoln County is 52.4 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.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lincoln County?
There are 21,803 People in the Labor Forcein in Lincoln County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lincoln County?
50.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Lincoln County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lincoln County?
Unemployment Rate in Lincoln County is 7.7%.