Lincoln County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27081 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,603 | — | #2,844 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,694 | -7.3% | #1,221 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.6 years | +17.2% | #651 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $164,400 | -41.7% | #1,925 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $674 | -42.0% | #2,858 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | -5.2% | #1,261 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lincoln County has a population of 5,603, making it the #2,844 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lincoln County is $69,694, ranking #1,221 out of 3,222 counties — 7.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.9% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Lincoln County is $164,400 (-41.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $674/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.4%.
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94.5% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Lincoln County, Minnesota
Lincoln County, Minnesota has a total population of 5,603, making it the 2,844th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lincoln County is $69,694, which ranks #1,221 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Lincoln County is $164,400, 41.7% below the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $674 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lincoln County, 25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.4 min.
Lincoln County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Lincoln County, Minnesota 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.