Lincoln County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Colorado with a total population of 5,561. It is the 49th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 40.7 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln County is $54,257. This is 41% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $232,100. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincoln County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.9%.

Education

25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.