Lincoln County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 20,158. It is the 11th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 41.2 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln County is $86,092. This is 15% higher than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $334,500. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 0.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 29.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%.