Lincoln County's estimated 2026 population is 36,991 with a growth rate of 0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County is the 43rd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 33,378 and has seen a growth of 10.82% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 41 years
There are 27,944 adults, (7,217 of whom are seniors) in Lincoln County.
Female: 17,933 (49.9%)
Male: 18,013 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 85.42% White, 5.56% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,704 | 85.42% |
| Two or more races | 2,441 | 6.79% |
| Black or African American | 1,998 | 5.56% |
| Other race | 488 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 227 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 88 | 0.24% |
Lincoln County's average per capita income is $44,676. Household income levels show a median of $64,667. The poverty rate stands at 12.95%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,185 | - |
| Families | $83,543 | $100,936 |
| Households | $64,667 | $85,221 |
| Non Families | $33,637 | $50,420 |
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