Lincoln County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 24,415. It is the 47th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 41.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln County is $50,862. This is 19% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.5%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.6%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $139,300. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Lincoln County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.2%.