Lincoln County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Name: Lincoln County, Missouri Demographics
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Lincoln County, Missouri has a population of 63,057, the 18th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $89,278 and the median home value is $244,300. The poverty rate is 10.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lincoln County Quick Facts

Population 63,057

Median Household Income $89,278

Median Home Value $244,300

Poverty Rate 10.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.7%

Median Age 37.5 years

Homeownership Rate 79.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.4%

High School Graduation 91.0%

Cities/Places 13

Population 63,057 18th of 115

Median Income $89,278 26% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.2%

Unemployment 3.7%

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	61,636	63,057	+2.3%
Median household income	$85,276	$89,278	+4.7%
Median home value	$224,800	$244,300	+8.7%

Median Household Income

Lincoln

$89,278

$70,702

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lincoln

$244,300

$230,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.0%

$25K-$50K 15.7%

$50K-$100K 29.6%

$100K+ 42.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

1.3%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

5.5%

$60K-$75K

7.5%

$75K-$100K

16.6%

$100K-$125K

16.6%

$125K-$150K

8.9%

$150K-$200K

8.9%

$200K+

8.2%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.0%|National: 5.2%

64.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.0%

Renter 21.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $961/mo 12.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.1%

18-34

21.2%

35-54

25.4%

55-74

22.9%

75+

5.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lincoln County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Troy	13,947	$79,012	13.6%	$226,500
Moscow Mills	3,823	$73,468	10.2%	$196,400
Elsberry	1,870	$49,760	24.8%	$139,000
Winfield	1,745	$75,766	17.9%	$208,100
Hawk Point	736	$51,667	33.8%	$145,500
Silex	355	$56,667	27.0%	$112,500
Chain of Rocks	255	$150,547	3.1%	$342,000
Old Monroe	236	$61,250	5.6%	$155,900
Fountain N' Lakes	162	$2,499	72.8%	$83,300
Foley	140	$66,250	33.6%	$68,300
Whiteside	108	$104,375	4.6%	$96,700
Truxton	28	N/A	35.7%	N/A
Cave	1	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Missouri with a total population of 63,057. It is the 18th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 37.5 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln County is $89,278. This is 26% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $244,300. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Lincoln County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. 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 43% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.

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 Missouri 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, Missouri?

Lincoln County has a population of 63,057, making it the 18th most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Lincoln County?

The median household income in Lincoln County is $89,278 with a poverty rate of 10.2%.

How many cities are in Lincoln County, Missouri?

Lincoln County contains 13 Census-designated places.