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 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,907 | -24.3% | #2,336 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.1 years | +23.7% | #350 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $165,900 | -41.1% | #1,892 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $786 | -32.4% | #2,205 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | +35.0% | #2,299 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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87.7% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% below the national rate.
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.