Lincoln County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,923. It is the 81st most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 42.9 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 10.5% 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 $57,500. This is 23% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $96,900. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Lincoln County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.7%.

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 Kansas 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.