Lincoln County, Colorado

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,561

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    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.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    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

    Demographics

    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%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Colorado
    $74,792
    Lincoln County
    $54,257

    27% below Colorado avg·17% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Colorado
    12.1%
    Lincoln County
    10.3%

    14% above Colorado avg·31% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Colorado
    61.3%
    Lincoln County
    45.9%

    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%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Colorado
    $398,069
    Lincoln County
    $232,100

    42% below Colorado avg·11% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Colorado
    $1,253
    Lincoln County
    $854

    32% below Colorado avg·8% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Colorado
    72.1%
    Lincoln County
    71.1%

    1% below Colorado avg·3% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Colorado
    29.0%
    Lincoln County
    29.3%

    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

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Colorado
    36.0%
    Lincoln County
    25.7%

    29% below Colorado avg·7% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Colorado
    92.1%
    Lincoln County
    88.1%

    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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