County · Nevada
Lincoln County, Nevada
Lincoln County, Nevada. Lincoln County had 4,320 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.0% since 2020, while Nevada grew 5.7%. It holds 11 places (1 city, village or borough and 10 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 32017.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,320
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,499 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,405
Median household income
$72,307
±$17,284 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$219,500
±$27,169 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$919
±$155 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
How many people live in Lincoln County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,499 residents in Lincoln County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,320 for July 1, 2025, down 4.0% since 2020, while Nevada grew 5.7%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,405 over 10,633 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,405 | 3,184,612 | −775 |
| Households | 1,717±176 | 1,202,593 | −301 |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.24 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,471±216 | 1,326,471 | no clear change |
Lincoln County's population since 2000
From 4,165 in 2000 to 4,320 in 2025: up 3.7%. 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 11 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 10 census-designated places. The largest is Caliente with 943 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| CalienteGEOID 3208500 | 990 | not published |
|---|---|---|
| PiocheGEOID 3257400 | 933 | $88,493 |
| PanacaGEOID 3254200 | 870 | $64,083 |
| AlamoGEOID 3200500 | 785 | $70,136 |
| Bennett SpringsGEOID 3205275 | 158 | not published |
| HikoGEOID 3232900 | 124 | not published |
| UrsineGEOID 3277200 | 62 | not published |
| Dry ValleyGEOID 3219800 | 49 | not published |
| RachelGEOID 3258820 | 48 | $43,667 |
| BeaverdamGEOID 3205125 | 40 | not published |
| Mount WilsonGEOID 3249425 | 26 | 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 45.4 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 25.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.6%.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4±6.5 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0%±4.5 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.7%±5.1 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6%±3.7 pts | 29.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.6%±5.8 pts | 44.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.1 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 8.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±2.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±2.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±2.5 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.6%±6.1 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 18.0%±5.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 28.3%±7.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5%±3.5 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1%±2.6 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.4%±6.4 pts | 27.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5%±4.3 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 1,717 households earn less than $72,307 a year (±$17,284), against $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 it was $71,949 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,307±$17,284 | $78,260 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,564±$13,610 | $106,475 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,860±$4,588 | $41,354 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.0%±2.8 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.5%±5.4 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.6%±3.5 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.8%±7.9 pts | 92.0% | – |
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 75.0% of Lincoln County's occupied homes and renters 25.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $219,500 by its owner (±$27,169). The median renter pays $919 a month including utilities, and 33.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $219,500±$27,169 | $435,400 | +$46,095 |
| Median gross rent | $919±$155 | $1,597 | +$173 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.7%±19.6 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,240±$350 | $1,932 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.0%±9.1 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,471±216 | 1,326,471 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.7%±4.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0%±7.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.2%±7.8 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.8%±6.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.0%±5.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 28 new housing units across Lincoln County in 2025 (18 single-family), 6.5 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?
52.3% of Lincoln County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 15.0 minutes.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.7%±10.3 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9%±1.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 52.3%±10.3 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.4%±9.2 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 9.8%±6.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.1%±11.0 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.0 min±4.7 | 24.8 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 $71,182 (Tract 9502) to $74,007 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950132017950100 | 2,199±294 | $74,007 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950232017950200 | 2,206±294 | $71,182 |
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 Nevada's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 14th of 17 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 16th of 17 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 17 |
| Median household income | 12th of 16 |
| Median home value | 12th of 16 |
| Median gross rent | 14th of 17 |
| Poverty rate | 15th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 17 |
| Median age | 6th of 17 |
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.