Lincoln County's estimated 2026 population is 5,688 with a growth rate of 0.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County is the 49th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 5,471 and has seen a growth of 3.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 40.2 years
There are 4,586 adults, (1,014 of whom are seniors) in Lincoln County.
Female: 2,329 (42%)
Male: 3,221 (58%)
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 78.31% White, 5.77% other race, 5.48% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,346 | 78.31% |
| Two or more races | 502 | 9.05% |
| Other race | 320 | 5.77% |
| Black or African American | 304 | 5.48% |
| Native American | 73 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.09% |
Lincoln County's average per capita income is $44,883. Household income levels show a median of $62,861. The poverty rate stands at 9.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,625 | - |
| Families | $83,203 | $97,588 |
| Households | $62,861 | $76,917 |
| Non Families | $31,284 | $47,423 |
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