Lincoln County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 5,594. It is the 81st most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 45.0 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 11.8% 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 $67,715. This is 23% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $152,200. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Lincoln County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 6.2%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%.