County · Kansas
Lincoln County, Kansas
Lincoln County, Kansas. Lincoln County had 2,861 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.7% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. It holds 13 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 9 towns and townships) and 1 census tract. GEOID 20105.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,861
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,939 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,923
Median household income
$57,500
±$6,111 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$96,900
±$8,588 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$634
±$26 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Lincoln County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,939 residents in Lincoln County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,861 for July 1, 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,923 over 719 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,923 | 2,947,197 | −121 |
| Households | 1,278±79 | 1,174,060 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.25±0.14 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,668±11 | 1,293,635 | −185 |
Lincoln County's population since 2000
From 3,578 in 2000 to 2,861 in 2025: down 20.0%. 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 13 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 9 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Lincoln Center with 1,136 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lincoln Center | 1,171 | $49,423 |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Township, Lincoln County | 419 | $48,750 |
| Sylvan GroveGEOID 2069775 | 291 | $53,750 |
| Colorado TownshipGEOID 2010515000 | 234 | $55,250 |
| BeverlyGEOID 2006500 | 135 | $30,000 |
| Scott Township, Lincoln CountyGEOID 2010563525 | 102 | $48,194 |
| Madison Township, Lincoln CountyGEOID 2010544100 | 81 | $177,935 |
| Franklin Township, Lincoln CountyGEOID 2010524425 | 70 | $100,682 |
| Golden Belt TownshipGEOID 2010526800 | 67 | not published |
| BarnardGEOID 2004225 | 64 | $48,750 |
| Logan Township, Lincoln CountyGEOID 2010541925 | 50 | not published |
| Salt Creek Township, Lincoln CountyGEOID 2010562800 | 47 | $41,250 |
| Battle Creek TownshipGEOID 2010504525 | 34 | not published |
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 42.9 years old; 21.1% are under 18 and 25.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.6%.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9±1.4 | 37.4 | −3.6 |
| Under 18 years | 21.1%±0.1 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.4%±0.4 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% | 13.6% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.1%±0.7 pts | 72.7% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±2.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5%±2.8 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8%±1.8 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.7%±1.5 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.9%±4.0 pts | 35.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.1%±2.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 1,278 households earn less than $57,500 a year (±$6,111), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $55,475 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,500±$6,111 | $74,275 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,339±$7,348 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,192±$3,146 | $40,978 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3%±3.4 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.5%±5.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.6%±2.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.6%±4.2 pts | 90.7% | – |
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 80.4% of Lincoln County's occupied homes and renters 19.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $96,900 by its owner (±$8,588). The median renter pays $634 a month including utilities, and 31.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $96,900±$8,588 | $217,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $634±$26 | $1,060 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.9%±11.8 pts | 34.5% | +18.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,208±$121 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.4%±3.5 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,668±11 | 1,293,635 | −185 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.5%±8.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.7%±3.3 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1%±2.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 56.0%±5.5 pts | 15.4% | – |
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 0 new housing units across Lincoln County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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?
75.3% of Lincoln County's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.0 minutes.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1%±3.9 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±1.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.3%±4.9 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±3.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 6.2%±3.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9%±3.1 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.0 min±2.0 | 19.7 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 a single census tract.
| Tract 86120105086100 | 2,923 | $57,500 |
|---|
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 Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 81st of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 71st of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 79th of 105 |
| Median household income | 88th of 105 |
| Median home value | 82nd of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 94th of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 45th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th of 105 |
| Median age | 38th of 105 |
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.