Lincoln County, Washington Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. 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%.