County · Kentucky
Lincoln County, Kentucky
Lincoln County, Kentucky. Lincoln County had 25,353 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 6 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 21137.
Lincoln County is one of the 2 counties of the Danville, KY micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,353
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,275 · ACS 2020-2024: 24,504
Median household income
$52,440
±$3,877 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$147,300
±$12,715 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$698
±$33 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Lincoln County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 24,275 residents in Lincoln County. The Census Bureau estimates 25,353 for July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 24,504 over 333 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 24,504 | 4,534,824 | +28 |
| Households | 9,705±271 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.07 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,938±26 | 2,023,116 | −77 |
Lincoln County's population since 2000
From 23,361 in 2000 to 25,353 in 2025: up 8.5%. 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 6 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Stanford with 3,761 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Stanford | 3,640 | $49,337 |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Orchard | 744 | $34,632 |
| Hustonville | 387 | $40,288 |
| McKinneyGEOID 2149134 | 201 | not published |
| Eubank | 313 | $45,250 |
| Junction City | 2,268 | $45,938 |
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 40.7 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.6%. 0.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7±0.7 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.4%±0.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5%±0.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% | 5.0% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.3%±0.8 pts | 81.5% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.4 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8%±1.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±1.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 19.4%±2.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8%±1.5 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.8%±2.3 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.9%±2.3 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9%±1.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 9,705 households earn less than $52,440 a year (±$3,877), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $52,820 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,440±$3,877 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,952±$5,591 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,170±$2,123 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3%±2.9 pts | 16.1% | −5.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.5%±4.5 pts | 20.3% | −13.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.3%±3.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.0%±2.6 pts | 88.6% | – |
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 76.4% of Lincoln County's occupied homes and renters 23.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $147,300 by its owner (±$12,715). The median renter pays $698 a month including utilities, and 32.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $147,300±$12,715 | $205,600 | +$16,354 |
| Median gross rent | $698±$33 | $967 | −$103 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.9%±10.4 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,127±$53 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.4%±2.9 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,938±26 | 2,023,116 | −77 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.2%±5.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.5%±3.3 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.4%±3.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0%±2.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 88 new housing units across Lincoln County in 2025 (88 single-family), 3.5 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?
79.8% of Lincoln County's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.1%±2.3 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5%±1.9 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.8%±3.1 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±2.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9%±2.6 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.1 min±2.4 | 24.0 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 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,979 (Tract 9201.01) to $64,693 (Tract 9201.02).
| Tract 9201.0121137920101 | 1,994±286 | $41,979 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9201.0221137920102 | 4,860±378 | $64,693 |
| Tract 9201.0321137920103 | 2,723±414 | $44,531 |
| Tract 920221137920200 | 5,210±536 | $51,914 |
| Tract 9203.0121137920301 | 2,970±543 | $53,100 |
| Tract 9203.0221137920302 | 2,604±510 | $48,071 |
| Tract 920421137920400 | 4,143±563 | $51,278 |
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 Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 47th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 31st of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 50th of 120 |
| Median household income | 72nd of 120 |
| Median home value | 62nd of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 89th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 75th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70th of 120 |
| Median age | 73rd of 120 |
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.