Lincoln County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,550 | — | #2,847 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,861 | -16.4% | #1,813 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,821 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $246,500 | -12.6% | #919 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $868 | -25.4% | #1,619 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | -22.0% | #750 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lincoln County has a population of 5,550, making it the #2,847 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lincoln County is $62,861, ranking #1,813 out of 3,222 counties — 16.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.8% and unemployment stands at 1.4%.
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The median home value in Lincoln County is $246,500 (-12.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $868/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.7%.
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92.4% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.
About Lincoln County, Colorado
Lincoln County, Colorado has a total population of 5,550, making it the 2,847th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lincoln County is $62,861, which ranks #1,813 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4%.
The median home value in Lincoln County is $246,500, 12.6% below the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $868 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lincoln County, 26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Lincoln County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.5%).
All data for Lincoln County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.