Lincoln County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,358 | — | #2,863 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,453 | -4.9% | #1,092 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.2 years | -4.4% | #2,717 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $255,600 | -9.3% | #865 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,021 | -12.2% | #922 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | -16.9% | #894 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lincoln County has a population of 5,358, making it the #2,863 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.2 years, which is 4.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lincoln County is $71,453, ranking #1,092 out of 3,222 counties — 4.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.5% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Lincoln County is $255,600 (-9.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,021/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.9%.
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88.1% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% below the national rate.
About Lincoln County, Idaho
Lincoln County, Idaho has a total population of 5,358, making it the 2,863rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 37.2 years, which is 4.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lincoln County is $71,453, which ranks #1,092 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Lincoln County is $255,600, 9.3% below the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $1,021 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lincoln County, 11.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.1 min.
Lincoln County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (32.4%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
All data for Lincoln County, Idaho 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.