Population 5,358 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lincoln County
Household size in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.23 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.08 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.93 | 2.79 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | +0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Lincoln County are large by national standards, averaging 2.93 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.71 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 | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 35.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.5 | 36.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 37.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.1 | 38.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Lincoln County is young: half of its residents are under 35.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 36.4, even as the national median rose.
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 | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Lincoln County than nationally: 10.2%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Idaho. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.8% | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lincoln County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 47.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.5 points since 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 | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Lincoln County than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 10.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Lincoln County has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Idaho counties.
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 | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Lincoln County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Idaho as a whole, where the median home dates to 1989. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west 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 | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $575 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $672 | $820 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $686 | $941 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,018 | $1,407 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$444 | +$641 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lincoln County costs $1,018 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $444 a month from 2006–10, a 77% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
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 | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 25.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 27.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 31.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lincoln County: 11.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. No other Idaho county has a lower share of college graduates.
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 | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.0% | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.5% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.7% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.4% | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Lincoln County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Lincoln County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Idaho counties.
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 | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lincoln County is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Idaho overall (3.8%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 | 2.93 | 35.1 | 10.2% | 21.1% | 6.5% | 1983 | $1,018 | 11.2% | 84.4% | 5.1% |
| Gooding County | 2.95 | 38.0 | 12.4% | 29.2% | 6.4% | 1977 | $900 | 16.2% | 80.4% | 4.2% |
| Bannock County | 2.67 | 35.8 | 8.7% | 30.5% | 7.8% | 1977 | $1,073 | 31.0% | 93.6% | 4.1% |
| Sublette County | 2.36 | 44.6 | 6.1% | 16.4% | 28.6% | 1987 | $1,169 | 32.8% | 95.9% | 2.0% |
| Fremont County | 2.63 | 39.6 | 13.2% | 29.9% | 13.1% | 1979 | $847 | 26.6% | 93.8% | 7.0% |
| Natrona County | 2.36 | 39.1 | 10.2% | 26.3% | 10.1% | 1978 | $1,114 | 27.8% | 93.5% | 4.2% |
| Niobrara County | 1.82 | 56.0 | 1.9% | 38.2% | 16.5% | 1962 | $566 | 19.4% | 95.4% | 2.4% |
| Keya Paha County | 2.72 | 48.5 | 3.6% | 19.2% | 38.2% | 1967 | $875 | 20.6% | 96.4% | 1.0% |
| Boyd County | 2.22 | 53.5 | 7.3% | 14.4% | 35.1% | 1954 | $706 | 22.0% | 96.5% | 2.3% |
| Bon Homme County | 2.24 | 42.3 | 5.4% | 19.5% | 15.1% | 1959 | $690 | 20.1% | 91.2% | 2.3% |
| Yankton County | 2.25 | 42.8 | 8.4% | 27.3% | 9.7% | 1978 | $808 | 32.2% | 93.6% | 1.4% |
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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