Lincoln County, Maine Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Maine with a total population of 35,840. It is the 13th most populous county out of 16 in Maine.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 51.1 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 44.8 years. 11.9% 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 $72,026. This is about average than the state median of $71,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $306,200. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $266,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 74.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

40.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 35.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%. Notably, 15.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.