Lincoln County's estimated 2026 population is 35,019 with a growth rate of 0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County is the 20th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 34,896 and has seen a growth of 0.35% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 42.7 years
Male: 39.7 years
There are 26,832 adults, (6,200 of whom are seniors) in Lincoln County.
Female: 18,089 (51.9%)
Male: 16,788 (48.1%)
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 67.62% White, 30.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,583 | 67.62% |
| Black or African American | 10,469 | 30.02% |
| Two or more races | 589 | 1.69% |
| Asian | 168 | 0.48% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.02% |
Lincoln County's average per capita income is $41,898. Household income levels show a median of $51,119. The poverty rate stands at 21.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,642 | - |
| Families | $67,974 | $86,595 |
| Households | $51,119 | $72,564 |
| Non Families | $26,785 | $39,347 |
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