Lincoln County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,426 | — | #1,528 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,164 | -9.3% | #1,327 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.3 years | +26.7% | #265 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $192,700 | -31.6% | #1,487 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $755 | -35.1% | #2,454 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | -16.1% | #914 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lincoln County has a population of 28,426, making it the #1,528 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.3 years, which is 26.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lincoln County is $68,164, ranking #1,327 out of 3,222 counties — 9.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Lincoln County is $192,700 (-31.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $755/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.5%.
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95.3% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Lincoln County, Wisconsin has a total population of 28,426, making it the 1,528th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 49.3 years, which is 26.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lincoln County is $68,164, which ranks #1,327 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Lincoln County is $192,700, 31.6% below the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $755 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lincoln County, 19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.3 min.
Lincoln County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Lincoln County, Wisconsin 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.