2023 ACS Census Data · Population 68,286
Lincoln County is a mid-sized county in South Dakota with a population of 68,286. The median household income is $96,552, 48% above the national average. The poverty rate is 5.8%, median home value is $323,500, and 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 76% above the national average.
Population
68,286
2023 estimate
Rank #797 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$96,552
Household
Rank #174 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$323,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #409 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
42.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #197 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.
50.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
44% above South Dakota avg·48% above national avg
Poverty Rate
62% above South Dakota avg·62% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
19% above South Dakota avg·31% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$50,843
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
5.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
75.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
95% above South Dakota avg·55% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
64% above South Dakota avg·33% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% below South Dakota avg·1% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
9% below South Dakota avg·9% above national avg
Housing Units
27,552
Households
26,645
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,858
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
96.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
19 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
72% above South Dakota avg·76% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above South Dakota avg·8% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.4%
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