Lincoln County, Tennessee
Located in Tennessee, Lincoln County has a population of 35,946 residents and a median age of 42.9 years, making it the #1,318 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.9%. The median home value is $229,700, and the median household income is $64,667, which is 14% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Lincoln County, 20.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 38.7% below the national average, ranking #1,885 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Lincoln County is 72.2 years. 19.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
20.0% of adults in Lincoln County smoke , 40.5% are obese , and 17.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 23.6 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Lincoln County is 4.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 24.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 24.8 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
18.9% of children in Lincoln County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 10.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 24.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Lincoln County is 60.1%. The mean commute time is 34.2 min, which is 24.0% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Lincoln County voted Republican with a margin of 64.7%. The vote was 17.2% Dem / 81.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.7 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.