2023 ACS Census Data · Population 20,170
Lincoln County is a small county in West Virginia with a population of 20,170. The median household income is $48,593, 25% below the national average. The poverty rate is 20.6%, median home value is $103,400, and 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 65% below the national average.
Population
20,170
2023 estimate
Rank #1867 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$48,593
Household
Rank #2761 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$103,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #2882 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
8.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #3201 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.
50.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
11% below West Virginia avg·25% below national avg
Poverty Rate
18% below West Virginia avg·38% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% below West Virginia avg·25% 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 →
$26,046
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
20.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
43.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
27% below West Virginia avg·51% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
4% below West Virginia avg·22% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below West Virginia avg·2% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
18% above West Virginia avg·36% above national avg
Housing Units
9,581
Households
7,811
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,067
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
32 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
55% below West Virginia avg·65% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% below West Virginia avg·8% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
21.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.4%
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