Population 11,489 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lincoln County
Household size in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Lincoln County run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.25 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.5 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.4 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.9, Lincoln County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 46.2, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southwest.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lincoln County: 8.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national share fell.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.6% 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. Among homeowners, 52.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.8 points, 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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.7% 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 fallen 2.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 |
Lincoln County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southeast. Of Washington's 39 counties, only two 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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $619 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $646 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $764 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $889 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$269 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lincoln County costs $889 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $269 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Few Washington counties have lower rents: only two of 39.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lincoln County: 24.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.0 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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lincoln County is a bit above the national rate: 92.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Washington. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.7 points, a smaller shift than 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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lincoln County runs well above the national rate: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Washington county has higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 | 2.41 | 45.9 | 8.6% | 19.6% | 15.7% | 1966 | $889 | 24.0% | 92.2% | 7.5% |
| Spokane County | 2.52 | 39.8 | 10.5% | 35.5% | 6.7% | 1978 | $1,446 | 33.0% | 94.7% | 5.4% |
| Grant County | 2.85 | 35.2 | 15.8% | 33.7% | 10.1% | 1986 | $1,156 | 19.0% | 81.7% | 6.2% |
| Kootenai County | 2.61 | 42.0 | 9.5% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 1994 | $1,591 | 29.9% | 94.8% | 3.1% |
| Benewah County | 2.56 | 45.5 | 9.6% | 26.8% | 14.0% | 1978 | $858 | 22.0% | 86.4% | 3.0% |
| Douglas County | 2.76 | 39.5 | 14.3% | 30.7% | 10.6% | 1986 | $1,489 | 21.7% | 82.4% | 3.7% |
| Chelan County | 2.61 | 41.4 | 9.6% | 35.4% | 14.2% | 1981 | $1,300 | 30.8% | 86.3% | 3.9% |
| Shoshone County | 2.38 | 44.8 | 8.8% | 26.0% | 17.2% | 1961 | $862 | 12.7% | 89.1% | 5.9% |
| Sanders County | 2.42 | 55.5 | 4.9% | 18.7% | 19.5% | 1990 | $883 | 21.8% | 91.9% | 5.5% |
| Mineral County | 2.30 | 50.8 | 8.8% | 18.9% | 15.6% | 1985 | $814 | 25.8% | 92.6% | 3.2% |
| Snohomish County | 2.71 | 39.7 | 9.1% | 31.8% | 5.8% | 1989 | $2,169 | 38.5% | 93.1% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Freestone County, TX · Fountain County, IN · Franklin City, VA · Franklin County, AR · Franklin County, FL · Franklin County, IA · Franklin County, ID · Franklin County, MS · Franklin County, TX · Franklin Parish, LA
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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