Lincoln County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 28,403. It is the 45th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 49.2 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln County is $67,726. This is 10% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $177,700. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Lincoln County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.