County · Louisiana
Lincoln Parish, Louisiana
Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. Lincoln Parish had 48,360 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020, a smaller fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 7 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 22061.
Lincoln Parish is the county of the Ruston, LA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
48,360
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 48,396 · ACS 2020-2024: 48,174
Median household income
$39,172
±$4,326 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$210,100
±$13,148 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$825
±$52 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Lincoln Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 48,396 residents in Lincoln Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 48,360 for July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, a smaller fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 48,174 over 472 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lincoln Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 48,174 | 4,611,961 | +928 |
| Households | 18,487±414 | 1,804,780 | +775 |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.05 | 2.49 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 20,827±77 | 2,108,902 | +576 |
Lincoln Parish's population since 2000
From 42,509 in 2000 to 48,360 in 2025: up 13.8%. 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 Parish?
Lincoln Parish holds 7 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Ruston with 22,397 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Parish?
The median resident of Lincoln Parish is 28.6 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 36.9%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lincoln Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.6±0.4 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.7% | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.3%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% | 7.2% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.7%±0.3 pts | 55.7% | −0.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 36.9%±1.3 pts | 30.5% | −3.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | −0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±0.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5%±1.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 11.9%±1.3 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4%±1.2 pts | 7.8% | −3.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.2%±1.7 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.2%±2.8 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.2%±2.1 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Parish earn?
Half of Lincoln Parish's 18,487 households earn less than $39,172 a year (±$4,326), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $43,649 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lincoln Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,172±$4,326 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,113±$3,772 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,888±$1,327 | $35,038 | −$2,249 |
| People below the poverty line | 31.2%±2.4 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.8%±4.7 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.9%±2.7 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.9%±2.9 pts | 86.6% | – |
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 Parish?
Owners occupy 53.8% of Lincoln Parish's occupied homes and renters 46.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $210,100 by its owner (±$13,148). The median renter pays $825 a month including utilities, and 60.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lincoln Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $210,100±$13,148 | $216,500 | +$19,958 |
| Median gross rent | $825±$52 | $1,064 | −$72 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.5%±5.9 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,439±$80 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.8%±2.4 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,827±77 | 2,108,902 | +576 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7%±2.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.7%±2.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.3%±2.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0%±0.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 Parish building?
Builders took permits for 193 new housing units across Lincoln Parish in 2025 (191 single-family), 4.0 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 Parish get to work?
76.5% of Lincoln Parish's workers drive alone and 11.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Lincoln Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.1%±2.2 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±1.8 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.5%±2.6 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±1.9 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5%±2.1 pts | 8.1% | +7.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.2 min±1.5 | 25.7 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 Parish's census tracts?
Lincoln Parish is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $17,074 (Tract 9609) to $99,417 (Tract 9607.02).
| Tract 960122061960100 | 3,746±460 | $62,324 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960222061960200 | 3,932±549 | $43,081 |
| Tract 960322061960300 | 5,471±596 | $21,169 |
| Tract 9604.0122061960401 | 3,361±605 | $20,124 |
| Tract 9604.0222061960402 | 2,085±367 | $83,333 |
| Tract 960522061960500 | 4,114±505 | $57,963 |
| Tract 960622061960600 | 5,329±646 | $49,836 |
| Tract 9607.0122061960701 | 3,495±401 | $65,313 |
| Tract 9607.0222061960702 | 3,263±466 | $99,417 |
| Tract 960822061960800 | 3,682±575 | $19,402 |
| Tract 960922061960900 | 3,119±671 | $17,074 |
| Tract 961022061961000 | 6,577±837 | $28,317 |
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 Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th of 64 |
| Median household income | 59th of 64 |
| Median home value | 17th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 38th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 64 |
| Median age | 64th of 64 |
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 Parish 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.