Population 7,854 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lincoln County
Household size in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.64 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.74 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.77 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.30 | +0.09 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Lincoln County average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the Augusta area as a whole, where it has 2.73 people. Household size has climbed from 2.32 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 37.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.0 | 37.9 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.3 | 39.0 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 39.4 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Lincoln County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.6, mirroring the country. Few Georgia counties are older: only 15 of 159.
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 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 15.0% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 13.3% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 15.4% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Lincoln County (11.7%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Augusta area as a whole (15.4%). The single-parent share is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, 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 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 31.2% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 32.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 32.9% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 32.0% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.4% of households in Lincoln County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly six in ten owners (57.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 12.5% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 14.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 16.5% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 14.2% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +1.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 31.7% 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 risen 8.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1982 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1984 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1989 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Lincoln County was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Augusta area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1989. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $602 | $760 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $640 | $856 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $701 | $988 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $836 | $1,254 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$234 | +$494 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lincoln County costs $836 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $234 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the northwest.
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 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 23.7% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 25.0% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 25.8% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 29.6% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Lincoln County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.5% | 83.9% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.2% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.2% | 87.3% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.1% | 89.1% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +5.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lincoln County is close to the national rate: 88.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 10.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 10.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lincoln County has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 8.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 | 2.61 | 46.4 | 11.7% | 23.4% | 31.7% | 1983 | $836 | 15.5% | 88.1% | 2.9% |
| McCormick County | 2.09 | 57.8 | 7.7% | 12.1% | 24.7% | 1987 | $1,152 | 25.1% | 86.9% | 5.2% |
| Wilkes County | 2.34 | 45.8 | 11.2% | 33.9% | 20.9% | 1980 | $780 | 16.8% | 82.5% | 1.7% |
| Edgefield County | 2.68 | 41.7 | 14.3% | 19.9% | 16.4% | 1988 | $888 | 24.0% | 84.5% | 7.8% |
| Oconee County | 2.91 | 41.4 | 6.6% | 18.7% | 5.4% | 1999 | $1,568 | 57.1% | 96.5% | 2.7% |
| Morgan County | 2.60 | 43.9 | 9.3% | 21.8% | 8.7% | 1992 | $1,317 | 29.7% | 91.6% | 2.3% |
| Walton County | 2.90 | 39.9 | 10.4% | 20.7% | 5.0% | 1995 | $1,475 | 24.1% | 87.4% | 5.5% |
| Rockdale County | 2.90 | 40.0 | 16.2% | 30.4% | 6.8% | 1992 | $1,578 | 33.5% | 91.0% | 6.2% |
| Calhoun County | 2.30 | 46.4 | 11.0% | 15.0% | 11.3% | 1987 | $1,033 | 24.4% | 87.1% | 6.3% |
| DeKalb County | 2.81 | 37.4 | 13.3% | 41.2% | 13.0% | 1983 | $1,777 | 46.7% | 90.1% | 6.4% |
| Fulton County | 2.37 | 38.1 | 11.9% | 45.7% | 9.6% | 1991 | $1,882 | 58.9% | 94.0% | 6.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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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