Lincoln County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. 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%.