Lincoln County Summary

Life in Lincoln County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lincoln County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lincoln County:

  • The population in Lincoln County is 5,203.

  • The median home value in Lincoln County is $294,427.

  • The median income in Lincoln County is $62,250.

  • The median rent in Lincoln County is $804.

  • The unemployment rate in Lincoln County is 5.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Lincoln County is 11.7%.

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 68.3° and there are 19.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

Shoshone, ID Population 1,687

Richfield, ID Population 509

Dietrich, ID Population 294

Map Of Lincoln County

Lincoln County, ID Weather

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 68.3°.

  • There are 67.57 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 19.9 inches of rain each year with 12.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:39 hours of sun each day in Lincoln County.

StatLincoln County
Mean High68.3
Nice Days67.57
Rainfall19.9
Snowfall12.0
Sunny_hours6:39
68.3°
Average High
19.9
Inches of Rain

Lincoln County Demographics

Population over time in Lincoln County

The current population in Lincoln County is 5,203. The population has decreased -3.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 5,184 -3.0%
2021 5,342 -0.1%
2020 5,350 -

Gender in Lincoln County

  • Lincoln County is 46.6% female with 2,424 female residents.

  • Lincoln County is 53.4% male with 2,779 male residents.

Female
46.6% (2,424)
Male
53.4% (2,779)
Gender Lincoln County ID USA
Female 46.6% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 53.4% 50.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln County

Lincoln County is:

  • 64.0% White with 3,331 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 25 African American residents.

  • 0.7% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 20 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 8 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 128 Two Or More residents.

  • 31.8% Hispanic with 1,655 Hispanic residents.

White
64.0% (3,331)
African American
0.5% (25)
American Indian
0.7% (36)
Asian
0.4% (20)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (8)
Two Or More
2.5% (128)
Hispanic
31.8% (1,655)

Table: Lincoln County By Race

Race Lincoln County ID USA
White 64.0% 80.1% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 0.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.7% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 31.8% 13.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Lincoln County, Idaho

  • 5.7% of households in Lincoln County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Lincoln County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Lincoln County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 25.5% of households in Lincoln County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Lincoln County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Lincoln County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Lincoln County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.8% of households in Lincoln County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.7% (298)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (202)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.7% (349)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.7% (403)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.6% (761)
$50,000 to $74,999
25.5% (1,327)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.0% (777)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.1% (628)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.9% (307)
$200,000 or more
2.8% (146)
Income Lincoln County ID USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 3.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.7% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.7% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.6% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 25.5% 19.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.0% 14.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.1% 17.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.9% 7.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.8% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lincoln County for adults over 25

  • 11.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed associate's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
11% (572)
9-12th Grade
8% (416)
High School / GED
35% (1,821)
Some College
23% (1,196)
Associate's Degree
12% (624)
Bachelor's Degree
6% (312)
Master's Degree
3% (156)
Professional Degree
1% (52)
Doctorate Degree
1% (52)
Education Lincoln County ID USA
< 9th Grade 11% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 5% 6%
High School / GED 35% 26% 26%
Some College 23% 25% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 6% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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