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
42th
Median Household Income $89,330 +18.9% #316 / 3,222
90th
Median Age 42.7 years +9.8% #1,309 / 3,222
59th
Median Home Value $372,600 +32.2% #361 / 3,222
89th
Median Gross Rent $960 -17.5% #1,143 / 3,222
64th
Poverty Rate 7.5% -40.8% #274 / 3,222
92th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$89,330 +18.9% vs nat'l
Rank #316 of 3,222
90th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,652 +5.8% vs nat'l
Rank #503 of 3,222
84th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.5% −40.8% vs nat'l
Rank #274 of 3,222
92th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.0% −61.8% vs nat'l
Rank #289 of 3,222
91th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.0% −22.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,106 of 3,222
66th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.7 min +0.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,335 of 3,222
59th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$372,600 +32.2% vs nat'l
Rank #361 of 3,222
89th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$960 −17.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,143 of 3,222
64th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.0% +19.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,163 of 3,222
64th percentile
77.0% Homeownership

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Health

88.1% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% below the national rate.

88.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.1% −3.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,526 of 3,222
22th percentile

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.