2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,561
Lincoln County is a small rural county in Colorado with a population of 5,561. The median household income is $54,257, 17% below the national average. The poverty rate is 10.3%, median home value is $232,100, and 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 20% below the national average.
Population
5,561
2023 estimate
Rank #2848 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$54,257
Household
Rank #2403 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$232,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #908 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
25.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #1066 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
41.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
7.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% below Colorado avg·17% below national avg
Poverty Rate
14% above Colorado avg·31% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
25% below Colorado avg·20% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$29,350
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
45.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
42% below Colorado avg·11% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
32% below Colorado avg·8% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% below Colorado avg·3% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
1% below Colorado avg·24% below national avg
Housing Units
2,385
Households
1,970
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,558
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
77.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
29% below Colorado avg·7% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Colorado avg·0% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.8%
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