Population 20,486 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lincoln County
Household size in Lincoln County
| Period | Lincoln County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.39 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
The average household in Lincoln County has 2.49 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Wyoming overall, where it has 2.39 people. Household size has dropped from 2.71 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 38.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 39.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lincoln County is 43.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southeast.
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 | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 9.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in Lincoln County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 29.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 30.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 29.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 28.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lincoln County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 46.9% have no mortgage at all, 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 | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 16.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.0 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 10.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1975 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
Lincoln County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast. Only one other Wyoming county has newer 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 | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $859 | $744 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $743 | $862 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $953 | $934 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,168 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$309 | +$347 | +$606 |
Rent in Lincoln County runs $1,168 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Wyoming overall ($1,091). Rents are up $309 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 24.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 27.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 30.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Lincoln County than nationally: 25.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 91.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 92.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +2.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lincoln County: 95.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points, as it has nationally. Lincoln County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Wyoming 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 | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 4.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lincoln County has been low: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.0 points, in line with the national trend. 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 | 2.49 | 43.1 | 6.7% | 23.0% | 15.7% | 1989 | $1,168 | 25.7% | 95.5% | 1.8% |
| Caribou County | 2.85 | 38.4 | 6.4% | 18.4% | 19.7% | 1968 | $900 | 16.6% | 90.2% | 1.7% |
| Power County | 2.85 | 35.0 | 9.4% | 26.3% | 7.0% | 1977 | $898 | 15.7% | 88.6% | 5.9% |
| Minidoka County | 2.75 | 37.0 | 12.8% | 30.8% | 7.5% | 1979 | $935 | 15.7% | 82.7% | 2.8% |
| Jerome County | 3.07 | 36.0 | 14.3% | 24.8% | 7.1% | 1981 | $1,079 | 14.3% | 72.6% | 3.8% |
| Twin Falls County | 2.72 | 36.7 | 13.3% | 29.5% | 5.3% | 1983 | $1,204 | 23.3% | 89.7% | 2.9% |
| Converse County | 2.40 | 41.4 | 13.2% | 22.7% | 13.4% | 1980 | $915 | 23.8% | 94.1% | 3.7% |
| Dawes County | 2.15 | 39.9 | 10.9% | 38.2% | 13.2% | 1962 | $902 | 37.1% | 96.5% | 1.9% |
| Sheridan County | 2.31 | 46.5 | 7.2% | 25.9% | 22.2% | 1949 | $839 | 24.2% | 90.3% | 1.9% |
| Cherry County | 2.42 | 43.6 | 12.9% | 38.6% | 26.2% | 1966 | $895 | 25.1% | 95.8% | 0.4% |
| Brown County | 2.22 | 45.3 | 6.4% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 1959 | $888 | 23.9% | 92.5% | 1.6% |
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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