Lincoln County, Idaho's estimated 2024 population is 5,515 with a growth rate of 1.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County, Idaho is the 37th largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 5,208 and has seen a growth of 5.89% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,840 | 65 | 1.13% |
| 2028 | 5,775 | 65 | 1.14% |
| 2027 | 5,710 | 65 | 1.15% |
| 2026 | 5,645 | 65 | 1.16% |
| 2025 | 5,580 | 65 | 1.18% |
| 2024 | 5,515 | 65 | 1.19% |
| 2023 | 5,450 | 65 | 1.21% |
| 2022 | 5,385 | 100 | 1.89% |
| 2021 | 5,285 | 151 | 2.94% |
| 2020 | 5,134 | -191 | -3.59% |
| 2019 | 5,325 | -35 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 5,360 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 5,361 | 57 | 1.07% |
| 2016 | 5,304 | -8 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 5,312 | -24 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 5,336 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 5,333 | 66 | 1.25% |
| 2012 | 5,267 | 132 | 2.57% |
| 2011 | 5,135 | -73 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 5,208 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,308 | -128 | -3.73% |
| 1980 | 3,436 | 379 | 12.4% |
| 1970 | 3,057 | -629 | -17.06% |
| 1960 | 3,686 | -570 | -13.39% |
| 1950 | 4,256 | 26 | 0.61% |
| 1940 | 4,230 | 988 | 30.48% |
| 1930 | 3,242 | -204 | -5.92% |
| 1920 | 3,446 | -9,230 | -72.81% |
| 1910 | 12,676 | 10,892 | 610.54% |
| 1900 | 1,784 | -4,056 | -69.45% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,659 | 69.35% |
| Two or more races | 779 | 14.76% |
| Other race | 607 | 11.5% |
| Native American | 174 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,836 | 2.84 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Married | 1,095 | 3.41 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 502 | 1.25 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Female | 128 | 3.98 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Male | 111 | 3.13 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 288 | 8.23% |
| Associates Degree | 458 | 13.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 244 | 6.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 163 | 4.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,287 | 36.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 324 | 9.25% |
| Some College | 737 | 21.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,333 | 2,121 | 326 |
| Hispanic | 994 | 611 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 486 | 386 | 49 |
| Other Race | 344 | 220 | 14 |
| Native American | 127 | 73 | 5 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,063 | $44,861 | $43,409 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,625 | $90,417 | $49,688 |
| High School Graduate | $39,597 | $45,000 | $31,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,030 | $42,727 | $22,159 |
| Overall | $39,620 | $46,034 | $29,425 |
| Some College | $29,787 | $48,523 | $28,421 |
$39,620
Average Earnings
$46,034
Average Male
$29,425
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.33% of Lincoln County, Idaho residents speak only English, while 25.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,277 | 345 | 10.53% |
| Hispanic | 1,680 | 122 | 7.26% |
| Other | 607 | 54 | 8.9% |
| Multiple | 775 | 41 | 5.29% |
| Native | 174 | 14 | 8.05% |
| Black | 34 | 6 | 17.65% |
9.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.78%
Male Poverty Rate
9.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, Idaho is Black, with 17.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, Idaho is Multiple, with 5.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.59% |
| Some College | 12.53% |
| High School | 6.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.62% |
| Female Employed | 5.1% |
| Male Employed | 3.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,393 | $88,201 |
| Households | $66,038 | $76,232 |
| Married Families | $77,538 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,087 | $41,353 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
60.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
308
Number of Veterans
264
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 133 |
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 75+ | 63 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 7.83% |
| 2+ Races | 80 | 15.27% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 6.38% |
| Other Race | 11 | 2.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.71%
Born in Lincoln County, Idaho
84.95%
Native Born
15.05%
Foreign Born
9.46%
Non Citizen
5.59%
Naturalized
84.95% of Lincoln County, Idaho residents were born in the United States, with 52.71% having been born in Idaho. 9.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.