Lincoln County's estimated 2026 population is 18,985 with a growth rate of -1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County is the 31st largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 21,674 and has seen a growth of -12.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.1 years
Female: 43.9 years
Male: 44.2 years
There are 15,414 adults, (4,180 of whom are seniors) in Lincoln County.
Female: 10,052 (50.5%)
Male: 9,850 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 97.01% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,306 | 97.01% |
| Two or more races | 451 | 2.27% |
| Asian | 103 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.14% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.07% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.01% |
Lincoln County's average per capita income is $42,685. Household income levels show a median of $46,205. The poverty rate stands at 23.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,500 | - |
| Families | $59,904 | $76,145 |
| Households | $46,205 | $62,576 |
| Non Families | $19,745 | $32,408 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate