Lincoln County, Wyoming
WY · FIPS 56023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,486 | — | #1,854 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,330 | +18.9% | #316 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | +9.8% | #1,309 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $372,600 | +32.2% | #361 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $960 | -17.5% | #1,143 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | -40.8% | #274 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lincoln County has a population of 20,486, making it the #1,854 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lincoln County is $89,330, ranking #316 out of 3,222 counties — 18.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.5% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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The median home value in Lincoln County is $372,600 (+32.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $960/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.0%.
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88.1% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% below the national rate.
About Lincoln County, Wyoming
Lincoln County, Wyoming has a total population of 20,486, making it the 1,854th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lincoln County is $89,330, which ranks #316 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0%.
The median home value in Lincoln County is $372,600, 32.2% above the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $960 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lincoln County, 26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.
Lincoln County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Lincoln County, Wyoming 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.