Lincoln County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Georgia with a total population of 7,854. It is the 139th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 48.1 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. 10.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln County is $56,907. This is 26% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $165,900. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Lincoln County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincoln County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lincoln County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.