Lincoln Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: Lincoln Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lincoln Parish, Louisiana has a population of 48,174, the 22nd most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $39,172 and the median home value is $210,100. The poverty rate is 31.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lincoln Parish Quick Facts

Population 48,174

Median Household Income $39,172

Median Home Value $210,100

Poverty Rate 31.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.8%

Median Age 28.6 years

Homeownership Rate 53.8%

Affordability Ratio 5.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 36.2%

High School Graduation 90.2%

Cities/Places 7

Population 48,174 22nd of 64

Median Income $39,172 36% lower than state

Poverty Rate 31.2%

Unemployment 3.8%

How Lincoln Parish Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	48,160	48,174	+0.0%
Median household income	$38,035	$39,172	+3.0%
Median home value	$195,500	$210,100	+7.5%

Median Household Income

Lincoln Parish

$39,172

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lincoln Parish

$210,100

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 34.8%

$25K-$50K 21.9%

$50K-$100K 21.9%

$100K+ 21.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

14.3%

$10K-$15K

9.1%

$15K-$20K

6.0%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

5.1%

$30K-$35K

6.6%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

2.9%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

6.7%

$75K-$100K

8.8%

$100K-$125K

6.3%

$125K-$150K

4.6%

$150K-$200K

5.5%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

51.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 53.8%

Renter 46.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $825/mo 25.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.8%

18-34

37.1%

35-54

19.3%

55-74

17.8%

75+

6.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lincoln Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Ruston	22,284	$31,120	39.8%	$225,300
Grambling	5,287	N/A	52.4%	$181,700
Choudrant	1,319	$72,679	8.1%	$313,500
Simsboro	851	$31,658	29.5%	$84,300
Dubach	709	$36,583	27.6%	$104,700
Vienna	587	$95,000	4.8%	$356,300
Downsville	223	$69,028	20.6%	$235,400

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Population Overview

Lincoln Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 48,174. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln Parish is 28.6 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln Parish is $39,172. This is 36% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.2%. This is 65% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $210,100. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 53.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincoln Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 36.9%.

Education

36.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Lincoln Parish in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.2%. Notably, 16.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lincoln Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana?

Lincoln Parish has a population of 48,174, making it the 22nd most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in Lincoln Parish?

The median household income in Lincoln Parish is $39,172 with a poverty rate of 31.2%.

How many cities are in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana?

Lincoln Parish contains 7 Census-designated places.