2023 ACS Census Data · Population 35,617
Lincoln County is a small county in Tennessee with a population of 35,617. The median household income is $63,115, near the national median. The poverty rate is 12.4%, median home value is $209,100, and 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 20% below the national average.
Population
35,617
2023 estimate
Rank #1325 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$63,115
Household
Rank #1620 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$209,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #1138 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
19.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #2029 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.
50.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% above Tennessee avg·3% below national avg
Poverty Rate
22% above Tennessee avg·17% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
6% above Tennessee avg·1% 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 →
$34,761
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
4% above Tennessee avg·0% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
9% below Tennessee avg·16% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% above Tennessee avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
9% above Tennessee avg·14% above national avg
Housing Units
16,124
Households
14,589
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,329
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
77.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
31 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
2% below Tennessee avg·20% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Tennessee avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.8%
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