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 20,158.

  • The median home value in Lincoln County is $501,604.

  • The median income in Lincoln County is $86,092.

  • The median rent in Lincoln County is $868.

  • The unemployment rate in Lincoln County is 2.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Lincoln County is 7.1%.

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 52.3° and there are 22.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

Kemmerer, WY Population 2,788

Star Valley Ranch, WY Population 2,107

Afton, WY Population 1,982

Osmond, WY Population 1,270

Grover, WY Population 1,046

Alpine, WY Population 978

Smoot, WY Population 745

Diamondville, WY Population 676

Thayne, WY Population 628

Turnerville, WY Population 415

Bedford, WY Population 410

Cokeville, WY Population 408

Alpine Northeast, WY Population 343

Auburn, WY Population 286

La Barge, WY Population 278

Alpine Northwest, WY Population 276

Nordic, WY Population 273

Freedom, WY Population 169

Taylor, WY Population 132

Fairview, WY Population 97

Allerton , WY Population 87

Opal, WY Population 64

Allentown , WY Population 18

Etna, WY Population 0

Map Of Lincoln County

Lincoln County, WY Weather

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 52.3°.

  • There are 62.22 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 22.0 inches of rain each year with 42.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:32 hours of sun each day in Lincoln County.

StatLincoln County
Mean High52.3
Nice Days62.22
Rainfall22.0
Snowfall42.1
Sunny Hours5:32
52.3°
Average High
22.0
Inches of Rain

Lincoln County Photos

Afton Wyoming Elkhorn Arch July
Source: Wikipedia User Cfrolander | CC BY-SA 3.0
Jcpenney Mother Store
Source: Wikipedia User Bernd00 | GFDL

Lincoln County Demographics

Population over time in Lincoln County

The current population in Lincoln County is 20,158. The population has increased 0.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 19,457 -0.9%
2022 19,640 1.9%
2021 19,274 -

Gender in Lincoln County

  • Lincoln County is 48.5% female with 9,776 female residents.

  • Lincoln County is 51.5% male with 10,381 male residents.

Female
48.5% (9,776)
Male
51.5% (10,381)
Gender Lincoln County WY USA
Female 48.5% 48.8% 50.5%
Male 51.5% 51.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln County

Lincoln County is:

  • 91.2% White with 18,376 White residents.

  • 0.0% African American with 6 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 47 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 67 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 49 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 559 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.2% Hispanic with 1,054 Hispanic residents.

White
91.2% (18,376)
African American
0.0% (6)
American Indian
0.2% (47)
Asian
0.3% (67)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (49)
Two Or More
2.8% (559)
Hispanic
5.2% (1,054)

Table: Lincoln County By Race

Race Lincoln County WY USA
White 91.2% 82.1% 58.2%
African American 0.0% 0.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.2% 1.7% 0.5%
Asian 0.3% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.6% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.8% 3.5% 3.9%
Hispanic 5.2% 10.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Lincoln County, Wyoming

  • 4.3% of households in Lincoln County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.3% of households in Lincoln County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Lincoln County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Lincoln County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Lincoln County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Lincoln County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Lincoln County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Lincoln County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Lincoln County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (873)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.3% (256)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.8% (1,160)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.2% (1,244)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.6% (1,738)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.3% (3,290)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.7% (3,172)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.8% (3,792)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.1% (2,632)
$200,000 or more
9.9% (1,997)
Income Lincoln County WY USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.3% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.8% 7.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.2% 7.4% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.6% 10.5% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.3% 17.2% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.7% 13.7% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.8% 19.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.1% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 9.9% 7.9% 12.6%

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed some college.

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

  • 16.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed bachelor's degree.

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
0% (201)
9-12th Grade
4% (806)
High School / GED
31% (6,248)
Some College
28% (5,644)
Associate's Degree
12% (2,418)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (3,225)
Master's Degree
5% (1,007)
Professional Degree
2% (403)
Doctorate Degree
1% (201)
Education Lincoln County WY USA
< 9th Grade 0% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 31% 28% 26%
Some College 28% 25% 19%
Associate's Degree 12% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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