Lincoln County, Mississippi Demographics 2026
Lincoln County, Mississippi has a population of 34,877, the 20th most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $51,119 and the median home value is $155,800. The poverty rate is 21.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lincoln County Quick Facts
How Lincoln County 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 | 34,830 | 34,877 | +0.1% |
| Median household income | $48,316 | $51,119 | +5.8% |
| Median home value | $131,800 | $155,800 | +18.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lincoln County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | 11,650 | $36,685 | 28.6% | $121,900 |
| Wesson | 2,250 | $65,179 | 27.5% | $168,500 |
| Bogue Chitto (Lincoln County) | 335 | N/A | 3.9% | $15,300 |
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Population Overview
Lincoln County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 34,877. It is the 20th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lincoln County is 41.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lincoln County is $51,119. This is 9% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.2%. This is 12% 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 3.2%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $155,800. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $169,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
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 30.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.
Education
19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lincoln County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Mississippi 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 County, Mississippi?
Lincoln County has a population of 34,877, making it the 20th most populous county in Mississippi.
What is the median income in Lincoln County?
The median household income in Lincoln County is $51,119 with a poverty rate of 21.2%.
How many cities are in Lincoln County, Mississippi?
Lincoln County contains 3 Census-designated places.