Lincoln County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,902 | — | #1,887 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,205 | -38.5% | #2,927 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.1 years | +13.4% | #924 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $105,300 | -62.6% | #2,912 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $771 | -33.7% | #2,335 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.2% | +83.8% | #2,916 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lincoln County has a population of 19,902, making it the #1,887 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lincoln County is $46,205, ranking #2,927 out of 3,222 counties — 38.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.2% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Lincoln County is $105,300 (-62.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $771/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.5%.
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94.2% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Lincoln County, West Virginia
Lincoln County, West Virginia has a total population of 19,902, making it the 1,887th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lincoln County is $46,205, which ranks #2,927 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Lincoln County is $105,300, 62.6% below the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $771 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lincoln County, 8.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 75.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.7 min.
Lincoln County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Lincoln County, West Virginia 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.