Population 2,923 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lincoln County
Household size in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Lincoln County is a place of small households, averaging 2.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Lincoln County has smaller households than most Kansas counties.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.8 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Lincoln County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.0% of households in Lincoln County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lincoln County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 54.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.7% 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. Lincoln County has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Kansas 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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +6 |
Lincoln County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1941, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Lincoln County has the oldest homes of any Kansas county.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $573 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $515 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $563 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $634 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$61 | +$390 | +$606 |
Rent in Lincoln County runs $634 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 26.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Lincoln County has lower rents than the great majority of Kansas counties.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Lincoln County (26.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Kansas counties, though, Lincoln County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lincoln County: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only one other Kansas county has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lincoln County has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 | 2.25 | 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% |
| Russell County | 2.21 | 45.4 | 11.2% | 24.9% | 16.6% | 1957 | $783 | 20.4% | 94.4% | 1.8% |
| 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% |
| Trego County | 1.97 | 53.8 | 9.1% | 17.8% | 21.1% | 1963 | $730 | 29.5% | 96.4% | 0.9% |
| Wabaunsee County | 2.62 | 43.9 | 5.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1962 | $917 | 26.2% | 95.9% | 4.4% |
| Gove County | 2.37 | 41.3 | 4.1% | 20.6% | 12.0% | 1956 | $714 | 24.2% | 94.6% | 2.6% |
| Shawnee County | 2.36 | 40.6 | 12.1% | 33.2% | 8.2% | 1972 | $1,100 | 31.1% | 92.7% | 4.3% |
| Logan County | 2.16 | 41.3 | 5.3% | 35.1% | 8.5% | 1958 | $837 | 25.7% | 93.6% | 1.8% |
| Douglas County | 2.26 | 35.2 | 7.6% | 49.9% | 8.6% | 1983 | $1,161 | 51.9% | 95.8% | 4.5% |
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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