Lincoln County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37109 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 92,716 | — | #659 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,016 | +6.5% | #585 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.4 years | +14.1% | #854 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $321,000 | +13.9% | #529 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,015 | -12.7% | #946 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | -10.7% | #1,076 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lincoln County has a population of 92,716, making it the #659 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lincoln County is $80,016, ranking #585 out of 3,222 counties — 6.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Lincoln County is $321,000 (+13.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,015/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.9%.
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91.3% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% below the national rate.
About Lincoln County, North Carolina
Lincoln County, North Carolina has a total population of 92,716, making it the 659th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lincoln County is $80,016, which ranks #585 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Lincoln County is $321,000, 13.9% above the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $1,015 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lincoln County, 28.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.6 min.
Lincoln County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.9%).
All data for Lincoln County, North Carolina 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.