Lincoln County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Missouri with a total population of 61,636. It is the 18th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 37.5 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln County is $85,276. This is 24% higher than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $224,800. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Lincoln County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.