Lincoln County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026
Lincoln County, Oklahoma has a population of 33,917, the 30th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $59,425 and the median home value is $152,000. The poverty rate is 16.5%.
Lincoln County Quick Facts
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: 57 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lincoln County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler | 2,893 | $48,607 | 26.5% | $114,800 |
| Meeker | 1,292 | $35,813 | 31.7% | $90,700 |
| Wellston | 908 | $57,717 | 25.8% | $103,800 |
| Davenport | 719 | $46,458 | 19.8% | $59,800 |
| Carney | 512 | $53,333 | 16.2% | $94,700 |
| Tryon | 510 | $52,500 | 20.2% | $105,900 |
| Agra | 325 | $43,750 | 14.8% | $73,000 |
| Warwick | 180 | N/A | 29.4% | N/A |
| Sparks | 149 | $48,125 | 19.5% | $57,300 |
| Kendrick | 63 | N/A | 28.6% | $85,000 |
| Fallis | 6 | N/A | 16.7% | $112,500 |
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Population Overview
Lincoln County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 33,917. It is the 30th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lincoln County is 41.3 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lincoln County is $59,425. This is 7% lower than the state median of $63,603. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $152,000. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Lincoln County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincoln County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.
Education
15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lincoln County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma 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, Oklahoma?
Lincoln County has a population of 33,917, making it the 30th most populous county in Oklahoma.
What is the median income in Lincoln County?
The median household income in Lincoln County is $59,425 with a poverty rate of 16.5%.
How many cities are in Lincoln County, Oklahoma?
Lincoln County contains 11 Census-designated places.