Lincoln County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,224 | — | #1,864 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,303 | -29.1% | #2,575 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 52.4 years | +34.7% | #125 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $233,200 | -17.3% | #1,044 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $956 | -17.8% | #1,159 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% | +52.9% | #2,603 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lincoln County has a population of 20,224, making it the #1,864 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.4 years, which is 34.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lincoln County is $53,303, ranking #2,575 out of 3,222 counties — 29.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.3% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Lincoln County is $233,200 (-17.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $956/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.8%.
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90.4% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% below the national rate.
About Lincoln County, New Mexico
Lincoln County, New Mexico has a total population of 20,224, making it the 1,864th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 52.4 years, which is 34.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lincoln County is $53,303, which ranks #2,575 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Lincoln County is $233,200, 17.3% below the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $956 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lincoln County, 32.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.9 min.
Lincoln County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (33.0%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (3.2%).
All data for Lincoln County, New Mexico 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.