Lincoln County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Lincoln County, Tennessee has a population of 35,946, the 44th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $64,667 and the median home value is $229,700. The poverty rate is 13.0%.

Lincoln County Quick Facts

Population 35,946

Median Household Income $64,66790% MOE ±$3,852

Median Home Value $229,70090% MOE ±$14,990

Poverty Rate 13.0%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.7%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Median Age 42.9 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 75.8%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.6%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.7%

Cities/Places 7

Population 35,946 44th of 95

Median Income $64,667 7% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.0%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Lincoln County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	33,924	35,946	+6.0%
Median household income	$60,902	$64,667	No clear change (+6.2%)
Median home value¹	$167,007	$229,700	+37.5%
Median gross rent	$843	$857	No clear change (+1.7%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Lincoln

$64,667

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lincoln

$229,700

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.3%

$25K-$50K 20.0%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 30.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.6%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

6.1%

$60K-$75K

12.3%

$75K-$100K

12.0%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

6.0%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

58.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.8%

Renter 24.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $857/mo 15.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

19.3%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

26.9%

75+

8.1%

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
Fayetteville	7,057	$49,223	16.9%	$230,800
Park City	2,813	$95,417	4.7%	$216,700
Ardmore	1,073	$47,188	21.6%	$168,100
Flintville	525	$55,556	9.9%	$236,800
Taft	251	N/A	47.8%	N/A
Blanche	156	$95,179	7.0%	N/A
Dellrose	86	N/A	25.6%	N/A

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Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 35,946. It is the 44th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 42.9 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln County is $64,667. This is 7% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $229,700. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincoln County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.6%. The Black or African American population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.

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 Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Lincoln County has a population of 35,946, making it the 44th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Lincoln County?

The median household income in Lincoln County is $64,667 with a poverty rate of 13.0%.

How many cities are in Lincoln County, Tennessee?

Lincoln County contains 7 Census-designated places.