Population 28,426 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lincoln County
Household size in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.15 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Lincoln County are small: just 2.19 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. Lincoln County has smaller households than the great majority of Wisconsin 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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.4 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.4 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Lincoln County skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.9, 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 43.5, in line with the national trend.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Lincoln County (9.2%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Wisconsin. The single-parent share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, 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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lincoln County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 44.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.8 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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lincoln County: 18.5% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, 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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Lincoln County run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. Wisconsin as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $615 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $665 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $718 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $779 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$164 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lincoln County pays $779 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $164 a month since 2006–10, up 27%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southwest.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Lincoln County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.2% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.9% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lincoln County is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Wisconsin as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points, 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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lincoln County has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 | 2.19 | 48.9 | 9.2% | 20.5% | 18.5% | 1973 | $779 | 19.7% | 92.4% | 3.2% |
| Marathon County | 2.42 | 42.2 | 9.0% | 26.7% | 5.8% | 1978 | $1,010 | 28.5% | 93.3% | 2.8% |
| Langlade County | 2.19 | 48.7 | 8.8% | 23.1% | 21.8% | 1969 | $751 | 17.4% | 91.2% | 3.3% |
| Oneida County | 2.18 | 51.4 | 6.0% | 17.7% | 37.0% | 1979 | $868 | 28.5% | 95.8% | 2.0% |
| Taylor County | 2.49 | 44.5 | 6.3% | 20.3% | 15.0% | 1978 | $871 | 17.2% | 91.3% | 2.5% |
| Price County | 2.15 | 51.6 | 6.7% | 18.1% | 35.7% | 1973 | $758 | 17.7% | 93.8% | 2.9% |
| Forest County | 2.31 | 48.5 | 10.8% | 18.0% | 47.3% | 1979 | $592 | 16.2% | 90.5% | 2.8% |
| Clark County | 2.74 | 36.5 | 7.8% | 21.5% | 11.7% | 1971 | $846 | 12.8% | 81.8% | 3.7% |
| Menominee County | 3.01 | 37.4 | 30.2% | 24.5% | 32.5% | 1984 | $629 | 18.6% | 95.3% | 9.3% |
| Shawano County | 2.38 | 45.6 | 8.3% | 22.5% | 14.5% | 1975 | $883 | 19.4% | 93.4% | 2.6% |
| Rusk County | 2.26 | 47.8 | 8.8% | 22.1% | 22.4% | 1978 | $904 | 16.8% | 92.6% | 5.1% |
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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