Lincoln County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Idaho with a total population of 5,276. It is the 37th most populous county out of 44 in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 37.2 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln County is $66,038. This is 12% lower than the state median of $74,636. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 55% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $206,700. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $376,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincoln County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (32.0% vs 13.3%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.

Education

11.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.5%.