Lincoln County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 34,830. It is the 20th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 41.2 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln County is $48,316. This is 12% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.3%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. 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 38% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $131,800. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Lincoln County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincoln County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.6%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.