Lincoln County, Washington
Located in Washington, Lincoln County has a population of 11,489 residents and a median age of 46.9 years, making it the #2,389 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.5%. The median home value is $292,800, and the median household income is $71,512, which is 5% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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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%.
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Education
In Lincoln County, 24.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 28.3% below the national average, ranking #1,343 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Lincoln County is 79.4 years. 18.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
15.5% of adults in Lincoln County smoke , 34.9% are obese , and 21.3% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 21.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 26.1 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
14.2% of children in Lincoln County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 12.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Lincoln County is 84.0%. The mean commute time is 29.9 min, which is 8.5% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Lincoln County voted Republican with a margin of 50.6%. The vote was 23.6% Dem / 74.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.8 toward Republicans .
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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.