Lincoln County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Georgia with a total population of 7,773. It is the 141st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 48.3 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 10.3% 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 $50,688. This is 32% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $163,600. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincoln County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.