Lincoln County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21137 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,504 | — | #1,682 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,440 | -30.2% | #2,635 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.7 years | +4.6% | #1,893 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $147,300 | -47.7% | #2,291 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $698 | -40.0% | #2,740 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | +29.3% | #2,177 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lincoln County has a population of 24,504, making it the #1,682 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lincoln County is $52,440, ranking #2,635 out of 3,222 counties — 30.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.3% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.
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The median home value in Lincoln County is $147,300 (-47.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $698/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.4%.
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92.2% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About Lincoln County, Kentucky
Lincoln County, Kentucky has a total population of 24,504, making it the 1,682nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lincoln County is $52,440, which ranks #2,635 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.
The median home value in Lincoln County is $147,300, 47.7% below the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $698 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lincoln County, 15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.3 min.
Lincoln County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).
All data for Lincoln County, Kentucky 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.