Lincoln County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Lincoln County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lincoln County, Oregon has a population of 50,964, the 18th most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $63,165 and the median home value is $410,800. The poverty rate is 15.9%.

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

Lincoln County Quick Facts

Population 50,964

Median Household Income $63,165

Median Home Value $410,800

Poverty Rate 15.9%

Unemployment Rate 8.0%

Median Age 52.7 years

Homeownership Rate 71.5%

Affordability Ratio 6.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.6%

High School Graduation 92.2%

Cities/Places 12

Population 50,964 18th of 36

Median Income $63,165 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.9%

Unemployment 8.0%

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	50,632	50,964	+0.7%
Median household income	$61,314	$63,165	+3.0%
Median home value	$387,700	$410,800	+6.0%

Median Household Income

Lincoln

$63,165

$83,011

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lincoln

$410,800

$477,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.7%

$25K-$50K 20.1%

$50K-$100K 34.2%

$100K+ 27.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

5.2%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

9.3%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

6.3%

Employment

8.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

48.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.5%

Renter 28.5%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,201/mo 22.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.5%

18-34

14.8%

35-54

22.2%

55-74

35.8%

75+

11.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lincoln County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Newport	10,583	$60,568	16.2%	$441,400
Lincoln City	9,968	$56,635	14.1%	$412,700
Toledo	3,546	$53,947	27.0%	$299,100
Lincoln Beach	2,434	$73,750	9.8%	$422,900
Waldport	2,177	$55,625	15.7%	$365,900
Depoe Bay	1,782	$85,417	8.1%	$377,700
Rose Lodge	1,381	$59,038	23.6%	$250,000
Siletz	1,119	$86,667	5.5%	$251,200
Yachats	979	$67,125	12.4%	$557,500
Bayshore	925	$61,894	18.7%	$437,400
Neotsu	872	$105,133	0.0%	$591,100
San Marine	506	$77,710	11.4%	$478,600

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Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Oregon with a total population of 50,964. It is the 18th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 52.7 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 11.7% 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 $63,165. This is 24% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 8.0%. This is 49% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $410,800. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincoln County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.3%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.

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 Oregon 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, Oregon?

Lincoln County has a population of 50,964, making it the 18th most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Lincoln County?

The median household income in Lincoln County is $63,165 with a poverty rate of 15.9%.

How many cities are in Lincoln County, Oregon?

Lincoln County contains 12 Census-designated places.