Lincoln County, Washington Demographics 2026

Name: Lincoln County, Washington Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lincoln County, Washington has a population of 11,271, the 35th most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $71,227 and the median home value is $272,300. The poverty rate is 10.4%.

Lincoln County Quick Facts

Population 11,271

Median Household Income $71,227

Median Home Value $272,300

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Median Age 46.9 years

Homeownership Rate 78.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.7%

High School Graduation 92.4%

Cities/Places 8

Population 11,271 35th of 39

Median Income $71,227 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment 5.5%

Median Household Income

Lincoln

$71,227

$94,952

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Lincoln

$272,300

$519,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.6%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 31.3%

$100K+ 33.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.0%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

2.2%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

13.1%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

7.4%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

53.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%

Renter 21.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.0%

18-34

14.8%

35-54

22.1%

55-74

31.0%

75+

10.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 55 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lincoln County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Davenport	1,819	$74,764	10.3%	$302,500
Wilbur	922	$54,821	27.6%	$220,700
Odessa	745	$51,083	12.0%	$180,100
Reardan	707	$71,429	9.0%	$285,200
Sprague	619	$66,500	10.3%	$112,500
Harrington	446	$38,258	19.5%	$242,600
Almira	365	$61,548	15.3%	$198,200
Creston	196	$53,516	6.6%	$143,100

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Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Washington with a total population of 11,271. It is the 35th most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 46.9 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 38.2 years. 10.2% 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 $71,227. This is 25% lower than the state median of $94,952. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $272,300. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 14.1%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.

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 Washington 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, Washington?

Lincoln County has a population of 11,271, making it the 35th most populous county in Washington.

What is the median income in Lincoln County?

The median household income in Lincoln County is $71,227 with a poverty rate of 10.4%.

How many cities are in Lincoln County, Washington?

Lincoln County contains 8 Census-designated places.