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Lincoln County, Minnesota
Lincoln County, Minnesota. Lincoln County had 5,583 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.0% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. It holds 20 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 15 towns and townships) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 27081.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,583
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,640 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,603
Median household income
$69,694
±$3,667 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$164,400
±$6,615 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$674
±$42 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
How many people live in Lincoln County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,640 residents in Lincoln County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,583 for July 1, 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,603 over 537 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,603 | 5,739,445 | −74 |
| Households | 2,445±101 | 2,307,955 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.22±0.09 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,045±60 | 2,545,030 | −90 |
Lincoln County's population since 2000
From 6,429 in 2000 to 5,583 in 2025: down 13.2%. 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 20 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 15 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Tyler with 1,112 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Tyler | 1,138 | $65,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Benton | 687 | $52,250 |
| Hendricks | 616 | $51,250 |
| Ivanhoe | 560 | $52,552 |
| Marshfield TownshipGEOID 2708140760 | 256 | $115,000 |
| Hope Township | 220 | $130,625 |
| Diamond Lake TownshipGEOID 2708115940 | 218 | $106,250 |
| Shaokatan TownshipGEOID 2708159377 | 209 | $72,750 |
| Lake Benton Township | 205 | $71,875 |
| Hendricks TownshipGEOID 2708128448 | 186 | $88,958 |
| Verdi Township | 175 | $44,250 |
| Marble TownshipGEOID 2708140436 | 170 | $70,104 |
| Alta Vista TownshipGEOID 2708101180 | 163 | $96,250 |
| Royal TownshipGEOID 2708156158 | 147 | $143,750 |
| Lake Stay TownshipGEOID 2708135054 | 137 | $106,250 |
| Ash Lake TownshipGEOID 2708102476 | 133 | $58,750 |
| Limestone TownshipGEOID 2708137106 | 133 | $88,750 |
| Drammen TownshipGEOID 2708116372 | 119 | not published |
| ArcoGEOID 2701972 | 87 | $63,333 |
| Hansonville TownshipGEOID 2708127026 | 81 | $75,216 |
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 45.6 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 24.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.6%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6±0.6 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.5%±0.5 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.9%±0.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% | 6.4% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.8%±0.4 pts | 75.9% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9%±0.7 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±1.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3%±1.7 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2%±1.3 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.7%±2.3 pts | 39.4% | +6.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8%±1.2 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 2,445 households earn less than $69,694 a year (±$3,667), against $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $65,322 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,694±$3,667 | $89,062 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,304±$4,448 | $118,304 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,497±$2,058 | $48,237 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9%±1.6 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.6%±4.4 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.0%±1.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3%±1.5 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 81.4% of Lincoln County's occupied homes and renters 18.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,400 by its owner (±$6,615). The median renter pays $674 a month including utilities, and 38.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,400±$6,615 | $329,300 | +$37,515 |
| Median gross rent | $674±$42 | $1,280 | −$84 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.9%±8.7 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,385±$62 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.4%±2.3 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,045±60 | 2,545,030 | −90 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.3%±5.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.2%±1.9 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.4%±2.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
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 17 new housing units across Lincoln County in 2025 (13 single-family), 3.0 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?
70.2% of Lincoln County's workers drive alone and 16.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.6%±2.0 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±0.9 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.2%±2.2 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±1.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 3.7%±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.4%±2.1 pts | 17.6% | +3.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min±1.3 | 22.7 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 divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $69,583 (Tract 2010.01) to $69,861 (Tract 2010.02).
| Tract 2010.0127081201001 | 2,944±109 | $69,583 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2010.0227081201002 | 2,659±109 | $69,861 |
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 Minnesota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 81st of 87 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 62nd of 87 |
| Residents per square mile | 71st of 87 |
| Median household income | 69th of 87 |
| Median home value | 70th of 87 |
| Median gross rent | 83rd of 87 |
| Poverty rate | 26th of 87 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43rd of 87 |
| Median age | 17th of 87 |
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.