Lincoln County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Name: Lincoln County, Wyoming Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lincoln County, Wyoming has a population of 20,486, the 11th most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $89,330 and the median home value is $372,600. The poverty rate is 7.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lincoln County Quick Facts

Population 20,486

Median Household Income $89,330

Median Home Value $372,600

Poverty Rate 7.5%

Unemployment Rate 2.0%

Median Age 42.7 years

Homeownership Rate 77.0%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.0%

High School Graduation 95.6%

Cities/Places 23

Population 20,486 11th of 23

Median Income $89,330 17% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.5%

Unemployment 2.0%

How Lincoln County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	20,158	20,486	+1.6%
Median household income	$86,092	$89,330	+3.8%
Median home value	$334,500	$372,600	+11.4%

Median Household Income

Lincoln

$89,330

$76,176

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lincoln

$372,600

$309,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.8%

$25K-$50K 13.5%

$50K-$100K 30.7%

$100K+ 44.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

2.6%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

2.1%

$40K-$45K

2.3%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

11.6%

$125K-$150K

9.7%

$150K-$200K

12.8%

$200K+

10.1%

Employment

2.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%

64.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.0%

Renter 23.0%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $960/mo 12.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.2%

18-34

16.5%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

27.1%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lincoln County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Kemmerer	2,972	$76,626	14.3%	$178,900
Afton	2,908	$63,586	9.9%	$358,000
Star Valley Ranch	2,007	$96,071	2.0%	$561,700
Alpine	1,222	$98,942	8.0%	$621,600
Grover	929	N/A	0.0%	$416,700
Thayne	732	$78,194	6.3%	$395,000
Smoot	723	N/A	21.4%	N/A
Diamondville	665	$65,962	7.8%	$144,600
Bedford	482	$129,792	0.0%	N/A
Turnerville	463	$158,478	0.0%	$737,800
Osmond	390	$130,792	4.6%	N/A
Cokeville	370	$69,375	5.9%	$244,800
Alpine Northeast	355	$158,720	0.0%	$936,600
La Barge	337	$67,143	5.3%	$208,300
Auburn	284	$131,000	0.0%	N/A
Nordic	238	$69,091	39.1%	$394,800
Alpine Northwest	142	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Fairview	130	$10,870	76.1%	N/A
Oakley	98	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Opal	77	N/A	0.0%	$106,300
Freedom	76	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Taylor	76	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Fontenelle	3	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Lincoln County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 20,486. It is the 11th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming. The county encompasses 23 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln County is 42.7 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln County is $89,330. This is 17% higher than the state median of $76,176. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $372,600. Housing costs are 20% higher than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.6%.

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 Wyoming 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, Wyoming?

Lincoln County has a population of 20,486, making it the 11th most populous county in Wyoming.

What is the median income in Lincoln County?

The median household income in Lincoln County is $89,330 with a poverty rate of 7.5%.

How many cities are in Lincoln County, Wyoming?

Lincoln County contains 23 Census-designated places.