Lincoln County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13181 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 7,854 #2,661 / 3,222
17th
Median Household Income $56,907 -24.3% #2,336 / 3,222
27th
Median Age 48.1 years +23.7% #350 / 3,222
89th
Median Home Value $165,900 -41.1% #1,892 / 3,222
41th
Median Gross Rent $786 -32.4% #2,205 / 3,222
31th
Poverty Rate 17.0% +35.0% #2,299 / 3,222
29th

Demographics

Lincoln County has a population of 7,854, making it the #2,661 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.0%
Native Born
3.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Lincoln County is $56,907, ranking #2,336 out of 3,222 counties — 24.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.0% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.

Median Household Income
$56,907 −24.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,336 of 3,222
27th percentile
Per Capita Income
$29,291 −29.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,538 of 3,222
21th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.0% +35.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,299 of 3,222
29th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.8% −47.6% vs nat'l
Rank #574 of 3,222
82th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.5% −54.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,742 of 3,222
15th percentile
Mean Commute Time
34.4 min +24.5% vs nat'l
Rank #334 of 3,222
90th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Lincoln County is $165,900 (-41.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $786/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.6%.

Median Home Value
$165,900 −41.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,892 of 3,222
41th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$786 −32.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,205 of 3,222
31th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.6% +18.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,246 of 3,222
61th percentile
76.6% Homeownership

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Health

87.7% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% below the national rate.

87.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.7% −4.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,596 of 3,222
19th percentile

About Lincoln County, Georgia

Lincoln County, Georgia has a total population of 7,854, making it the 2,661st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Lincoln County is $56,907, which ranks #2,336 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.

The median home value in Lincoln County is $165,900, 41.1% below the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $786 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Lincoln County, 15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.4 min.

Lincoln County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (27.2%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).

All data for Lincoln County, Georgia 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.