Lincoln County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,175 | — | #1,810 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,143 | -37.3% | #2,893 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 52.8 years | +35.7% | #110 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $296,500 | +5.2% | #646 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $762 | -34.5% | #2,398 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | +22.5% | #2,030 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lincoln County has a population of 21,175, making it the #1,810 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.8 years, which is 35.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lincoln County is $47,143, ranking #2,893 out of 3,222 counties — 37.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.4% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Lincoln County is $296,500 (+5.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $762/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.6%.
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85.1% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.2% below the national rate.
About Lincoln County, Montana
Lincoln County, Montana has a total population of 21,175, making it the 1,810th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 52.8 years, which is 35.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lincoln County is $47,143, which ranks #2,893 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Lincoln County is $296,500, 5.2% above the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $762 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lincoln County, 18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.9 min.
Lincoln County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%).
All data for Lincoln County, Montana 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.