Lincoln County's estimated 2026 population is 19,652 with a growth rate of -0.97% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County is the 19th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 20,451 and has seen a growth of -3.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 52.4 years
Female: 53 years
Male: 51.5 years
There are 16,855 adults, (6,327 of whom are seniors) in Lincoln County.
Female: 10,242 (50.6%)
Male: 9,982 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 69.57% White, 5.44% other race, 3.73% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,070 | 69.57% |
| Two or more races | 3,988 | 19.72% |
| Other race | 1,100 | 5.44% |
| Native American | 755 | 3.73% |
| Black or African American | 205 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 106 | 0.52% |
Lincoln County's average per capita income is $36,774. Household income levels show a median of $53,303. The poverty rate stands at 19.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,705 | - |
| Families | $69,986 | $89,841 |
| Households | $53,303 | $73,624 |
| Non Families | $29,860 | $46,652 |
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