Lincoln County, Nevada Demographics 2026
Lincoln County, Nevada has a population of 4,405, the 14th most populous county in Nevada. The median household income is $72,307 and the median home value is $219,500. The poverty rate is 5.0%.
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 | 4,452 | 4,405 | -1.1% |
| Median household income | $69,496 | $72,307 | +4.0% |
| Median home value | $208,900 | $219,500 | +5.1% |
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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 69 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lincoln County
Explore Nevada Rankings
Population Overview
Lincoln County is located in Nevada with a total population of 4,405. It is the 14th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lincoln County is 45.4 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lincoln County is $72,307. This is 8% lower than the state median of $78,260. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.0%. This is 59% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $219,500. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 60.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincoln County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.6% vs 44.8%). The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 29.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.
Education
20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 27.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%.
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 Nevada 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, Nevada?
Lincoln County has a population of 4,405, making it the 14th most populous county in Nevada.
What is the median income in Lincoln County?
The median household income in Lincoln County is $72,307 with a poverty rate of 5.0%.
How many cities are in Lincoln County, Nevada?
Lincoln County contains 7 Census-designated places.