Lincoln County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70,638 | — | #784 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $99,166 | +32.0% | #178 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.9 years | -7.7% | #2,891 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $348,300 | +23.6% | #428 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,260 | +8.3% | #466 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% | -55.7% | #84 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lincoln County has a population of 70,638, making it the #784 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lincoln County is $99,166, ranking #178 out of 3,222 counties — 32.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.6% and unemployment stands at 1.7%.
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The median home value in Lincoln County is $348,300 (+23.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,260/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.2%.
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95.9% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% above the national rate.
About Lincoln County, South Dakota
Lincoln County, South Dakota has a total population of 70,638, making it the 784th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lincoln County is $99,166, which ranks #178 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7%.
The median home value in Lincoln County is $348,300, 23.6% above the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $1,260 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lincoln County, 44.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.1 min.
Lincoln County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.2%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Lincoln County, South Dakota 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.