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 24,320.

  • The median home value in Lincoln County is $173,736.

  • The median income in Lincoln County is $49,487.

  • The median rent in Lincoln County is $678.

  • The unemployment rate in Lincoln County is 6.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Lincoln County is 17.4%.

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 72.9° and there are 125.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

Stanford, KY Population 3,654

Junction City, KY Population 2,166

Crab Orchard, KY Population 796

Hustonville, KY Population 612

Eubank, KY Population 471

Agua , KY Population 37

Map Of Lincoln County

Lincoln County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 72.9°.

  • There are 86.84 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 125.9 inches of rain each year with 5.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:45 hours of sun each day in Lincoln County.

StatLincoln County
Mean High72.9
Nice Days86.84
Rainfall125.9
Snowfall5.1
Sunny_hours4:45
72.9°
Average High
125.9
Inches of Rain

Lincoln County Photos

Stanfordky Commercial District
Source: Public Domain
Lincoln County Courthouse Stanfordc Kentucky
Source: Wikipedia User FloNight (Sydney Poore) a | GFDL

Lincoln County Demographics

Population over time in Lincoln County

The current population in Lincoln County is 24,320. The population has decreased -0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 24,314 -0.7%
2021 24,493 0.1%
2020 24,476 -

Gender in Lincoln County

  • Lincoln County is 50.7% female with 12,331 female residents.

  • Lincoln County is 49.3% male with 11,988 male residents.

Female
50.7% (12,331)
Male
49.3% (11,988)
Gender Lincoln County KY USA
Female 50.7% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln County

Lincoln County is:

  • 93.1% White with 22,645 White residents.

  • 1.8% African American with 437 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 65 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 159 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 557 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.9% Hispanic with 457 Hispanic residents.

White
93.1% (22,645)
African American
1.8% (437)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.3% (65)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.7% (159)
Two Or More
2.3% (557)
Hispanic
1.9% (457)

Table: Lincoln County By Race

Race Lincoln County KY USA
White 93.1% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 1.8% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.9% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Lincoln County, Kentucky

  • 5.9% of households in Lincoln County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.6% of households in Lincoln County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Lincoln County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.3% of households in Lincoln County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Lincoln County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Lincoln County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Lincoln County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.2% of households in Lincoln County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.9% (1,430)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.6% (2,080)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.7% (2,602)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.8% (2,624)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.7% (3,580)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.3% (4,928)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.2% (2,479)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.5% (3,028)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.2% (1,023)
$200,000 or more
2.2% (542)
Income Lincoln County KY USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.6% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.7% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.8% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.7% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.3% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.5% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.2% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.2% 6.0% 11.4%

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed master's degree.

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

  • 0.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (1,459)
9-12th Grade
11% (2,675)
High School / GED
44% (10,700)
Some College
17% (4,134)
Associate's Degree
7% (1,702)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (2,188)
Master's Degree
5% (1,216)
Professional Degree
1% (243)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Lincoln County KY USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 44% 33% 26%
Some College 17% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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