Lincoln County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Nevada with a total population of 4,452. It is the 14th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 43.6 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln County is $69,496. This is 8% lower than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $208,900. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $406,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincoln County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.7% vs 46.0%). The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 29.2%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 27.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%.