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Lincoln County

State:
Wisconsin
County Seat:
Merrill

Lincoln County's estimated 2025 population is 28,505 with a growth rate of 0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County is the 45th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 28,777 and has seen a growth of -0.95% since that time.

28,505
Total Population
32
Population Density (miĀ²)
45
Population Rank (State)
50 0.18%
Annual Population Growth

Lincoln County Population

Lincoln County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 94.2% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White26,75594.2%
Two or more races1,0953.86%
Other race2460.87%
Black or African American1440.51%
Asian1140.4%
Native American430.15%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander60.02%

Lincoln County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lincoln County's average per capita income is $46,075. Household income levels show a median of $67,726. The poverty rate stands at 10.49%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$95,597$110,118
Families$87,905$99,967
Households$67,726$83,765
Non Families$37,595$53,783

$46,075

Average Income

$67,726

Median Household Income

10.49%

Poverty Rate