Lincoln County's estimated 2026 population is 25,653 with a growth rate of 1.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County is the 45th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 24,730 and has seen a growth of 3.73% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 40.2 years
There are 18,533 adults, (4,537 of whom are seniors) in Lincoln County.
Female: 12,411 (50.6%)
Male: 12,093 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 92.44% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,651 | 92.44% |
| Two or more races | 1,021 | 4.17% |
| Black or African American | 495 | 2.02% |
| Other race | 313 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 1 | 0% |
Lincoln County's average per capita income is $41,365. Household income levels show a median of $52,440. The poverty rate stands at 16.29%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,128 | - |
| Families | $63,350 | $81,634 |
| Households | $52,440 | $71,952 |
| Non Families | $24,247 | $44,737 |
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