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Lincoln County, Georgia
Lincoln County, Georgia. Lincoln County had 8,112 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.5% since 2020, in line with Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 13181.
Lincoln County is one of the 7 counties of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,112
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,690 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,854
Median household income
$56,907
±$4,505 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$165,900
±$32,495 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$786
±$74 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Lincoln County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,690 residents in Lincoln County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,112 for July 1, 2025, up 5.5% since 2020, in line with Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,854 over 210 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,854 | 10,940,407 | −2 |
| Households | 2,997±179 | 4,074,366 | −478 |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.15 | 2.62 | +0.37 |
| Housing units | 4,529±20 | 4,541,835 | −361 |
Lincoln County's population since 2000
From 8,348 in 2000 to 8,112 in 2025: down 2.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Lincolnton with 1,433 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lincolnton | 1,480 | $43,935 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lincoln County?
The median resident of Lincoln County is 48.1 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 25.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 27.2%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.1±1.2 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.7%±0.4 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.8%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% | 11.0% | −0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.2%±0.5 pts | 49.1% | +2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 27.2%±1.5 pts | 30.7% | −3.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0%±1.5 pts | 11.2% | +2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±1.0 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±2.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.8%±2.9 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.3%±2.8 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9%±3.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.5%±3.2 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2%±2.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lincoln County earn?
Half of Lincoln County's 2,997 households earn less than $56,907 a year (±$4,505), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $48,910 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,997 after inflation. 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,907±$4,505 | $77,353 | +$7,997 |
| Mean household income | $73,812±$5,629 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,291±$2,009 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.0%±5.6 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.2%±12.9 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.6%±3.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 64.5%±6.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lincoln County?
Owners occupy 76.6% of Lincoln County's occupied homes and renters 23.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $165,900 by its owner (±$32,495). The median renter pays $786 a month including utilities, and 39.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $165,900±$32,495 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $786±$74 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.5%±23.1 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,597±$237 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.6%±4.8 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,529±20 | 4,541,835 | −361 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6%±9.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.4%±6.6 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 31.4%±6.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±1.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.3%±2.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lincoln County building?
Builders took permits for 55 new housing units across Lincoln County in 2025 (55 single-family), 6.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lincoln County get to work?
80.5% of Lincoln County's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.2 minutes.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.5%±4.1 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8%±2.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.5%±5.0 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4%±4.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5%±2.9 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.2 min±3.8 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Lincoln County's census tracts?
Lincoln County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,912 (Tract 9701) to $67,132 (Tract 9702).
| Tract 970113181970100 | 3,836±349 | $42,912 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970213181970200 | 4,018±349 | $67,132 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lincoln County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 139th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 58th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 113th of 159 |
| Median household income | 85th of 159 |
| Median home value | 83rd of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 114th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 85th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 104th of 159 |
| Median age | 11th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lincoln County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.