Lincoln County, Idaho
Located in Idaho, Lincoln County has a population of 5,358 residents and a median age of 37.2 years, making it the #2,863 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.5%. The median home value is $255,600, and the median household income is $71,453, which is 5% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Lincoln County, 11.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 67.1% below the national average, ranking #3,150 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Lincoln County is 77.5 years. 21.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
15.9% of adults in Lincoln County smoke , 36.5% are obese , and 17.6% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 26.8 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
15.7% of children in Lincoln County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 22.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Lincoln County is 61.8%. The mean commute time is 36.1 min, which is 30.7% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Lincoln County voted Republican with a margin of 56.1%. The vote was 20.4% Dem / 76.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.7 toward Republicans .
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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.