Population 5,550 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lincoln County
Household size in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.15 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Lincoln County are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.46 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Lincoln County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.3% of households in Lincoln County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lincoln County
Renters in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.3% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Lincoln County own their homes; 28.3% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over half of owners (52.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.3% of the housing in Lincoln County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +7 | +6 |
Lincoln County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east. Only four of Colorado's 64 counties have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $588 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $721 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $724 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,129 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$541 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lincoln County pays $1,129 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $541 a month from 2006–10, a 92% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 24.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lincoln County
Bachelor's degrees in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.3% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Lincoln County than nationally: 32.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 16.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.4% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lincoln County is close to the national rate: 89.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Colorado as a whole (92.8%). The share with a diploma is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lincoln County has been strong: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of Colorado's 64 counties have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 8.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lincoln County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 2.31 | 44.2 | 7.3% | 28.3% | 15.3% | 1963 | $1,129 | 32.3% | 89.0% | 1.2% |
| Logan County | 2.16 | 41.3 | 5.3% | 35.1% | 8.5% | 1958 | $837 | 25.7% | 93.6% | 1.8% |
| Lake County | 2.50 | 37.9 | 9.2% | 24.4% | 22.7% | 1965 | $1,254 | 49.0% | 93.5% | 1.5% |
| Gove County | 2.37 | 41.3 | 4.1% | 20.6% | 12.0% | 1956 | $714 | 24.2% | 94.6% | 2.6% |
| Pitkin County | 1.86 | 47.8 | 4.0% | 37.2% | 23.5% | 1986 | $1,864 | 61.5% | 96.3% | 2.7% |
| Trego County | 1.97 | 53.8 | 9.1% | 17.8% | 21.1% | 1963 | $730 | 29.5% | 96.4% | 0.9% |
| Mesa County | 2.39 | 41.8 | 9.6% | 27.5% | 6.5% | 1986 | $1,394 | 32.0% | 93.0% | 5.4% |
| Lincoln County | 2.25 | 44.5 | 7.0% | 19.6% | 22.7% | 1941 | $634 | 26.2% | 96.7% | 2.5% |
| Ottawa County | 2.37 | 42.5 | 9.5% | 22.8% | 12.0% | 1970 | $818 | 28.0% | 94.9% | 3.0% |
| Geary County | 2.68 | 28.5 | 15.8% | 56.5% | 10.4% | 1987 | $1,210 | 26.6% | 93.5% | 8.4% |
| Riley County | 2.32 | 30.7 | 9.1% | 53.9% | 9.5% | 1987 | $1,125 | 46.9% | 96.7% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Russell County, KS · Grant County, NE · Greeley County, KS · Greeley County, NE · Gregory County, SD · Griggs County, ND · Hancock County, IA · Runnels County, TX · Rush County, KS · Grant County, KS
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lincoln County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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