Lincoln County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,946 | — | #1,318 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,667 | -13.9% | #1,657 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,249 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $229,700 | -18.5% | #1,084 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $857 | -26.3% | #1,698 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.8% | #1,515 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lincoln County has a population of 35,946, making it the #1,318 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lincoln County is $64,667, ranking #1,657 out of 3,222 counties — 13.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Lincoln County is $229,700 (-18.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $857/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.8%.
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90.3% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% below the national rate.
About Lincoln County, Tennessee
Lincoln County, Tennessee has a total population of 35,946, making it the 1,318th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lincoln County is $64,667, which ranks #1,657 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Lincoln County is $229,700, 18.5% below the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $857 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lincoln County, 20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.2 min.
Lincoln County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.6%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
All data for Lincoln County, Tennessee 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.