Lincoln County, Washington

WA · FIPS 53043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 11,489 #2,389 / 3,222
26th
Median Household Income $71,512 -4.8% #1,085 / 3,222
66th
Median Age 46.9 years +20.6% #499 / 3,222
85th
Median Home Value $292,800 +3.9% #668 / 3,222
79th
Median Gross Rent $883 -24.1% #1,536 / 3,222
52th
Poverty Rate 12.5% -1.1% #1,390 / 3,222
57th

Demographics

Lincoln County has a population of 11,489, making it the #2,389 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Lincoln County is $71,512, ranking #1,085 out of 3,222 counties — 4.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.5% and unemployment stands at 7.7%.

Median Household Income
$71,512 −4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,085 of 3,222
66th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,071 −5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #938 of 3,222
71th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.5% −1.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,390 of 3,222
57th percentile
Unemployment Rate
7.7% +46.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,921 of 3,222
9th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.2% −28.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,343 of 3,222
58th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.9 min +8.5% vs nat'l
Rank #892 of 3,222
72th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Lincoln County is $292,800 (+3.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $883/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.4%.

Median Home Value
$292,800 +3.9% vs nat'l
Rank #668 of 3,222
79th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$883 −24.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,536 of 3,222
52th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.4% +24.8% vs nat'l
Rank #573 of 3,222
82th percentile
80.4% Homeownership

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Health

96.6% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.

96.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.6% +5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #148 of 3,222
95th percentile

About Lincoln County, Washington

Lincoln County, Washington has a total population of 11,489, making it the 2,389th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Lincoln County is $71,512, which ranks #1,085 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7%.

The median home value in Lincoln County is $292,800, 3.9% above the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $883 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Lincoln County, 24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.9 min.

Lincoln County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%).

All data for Lincoln County, Washington 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.