Lincoln County, Nevada's estimated 2024 population is 4,464 with a growth rate of 0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County, Nevada is the 14th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 5,351 and has seen a growth of -16.58% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,524 | 12 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 4,512 | 12 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 4,500 | 12 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 4,488 | 12 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 4,476 | 12 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 4,464 | 12 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 4,452 | 12 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 4,440 | 48 | 1.09% |
| 2021 | 4,392 | -53 | -1.19% |
| 2020 | 4,445 | -734 | -14.17% |
| 2019 | 5,179 | -46 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 5,225 | 46 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 5,179 | 36 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 5,143 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 5,135 | -66 | -1.27% |
| 2014 | 5,201 | -67 | -1.27% |
| 2013 | 5,268 | -101 | -1.88% |
| 2012 | 5,369 | 100 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 5,269 | -82 | -1.53% |
| 2010 | 5,351 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,775 | 43 | 1.15% |
| 1980 | 3,732 | 1,175 | 45.95% |
| 1970 | 2,557 | 126 | 5.18% |
| 1960 | 2,431 | -1,406 | -36.64% |
| 1950 | 3,837 | -293 | -7.09% |
| 1940 | 4,130 | 529 | 14.69% |
| 1930 | 3,601 | 1,314 | 57.46% |
| 1920 | 2,287 | -1,202 | -34.45% |
| 1910 | 3,489 | 205 | 6.24% |
| 1900 | 3,284 | 818 | 33.17% |
| 1890 | 2,466 | -171 | -6.48% |
| 1880 | 2,637 | -348 | -11.66% |
| 1870 | 2,985 | -1,539 | -34.02% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,808 | 84.49% |
| Two or more races | 271 | 6.01% |
| Black or African American | 204 | 4.53% |
| Native American | 164 | 3.64% |
| Other race | 56 | 1.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,645 | 2.43 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Married | 752 | 3.09 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Non Family | 636 | 1.29 | 48 | 52 |
| Male | 130 | 2.31 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 127 | 4.4 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
73.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 281 | 8.82% |
| Associates Degree | 184 | 5.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 292 | 9.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 197 | 6.18% |
| High School Graduate | 1,382 | 43.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 2.95% |
| Some College | 757 | 23.75% |
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 | 2,801 | 2,577 | 480 |
| Native American | 138 | 93 | 0 |
| Black | 123 | 67 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 116 | 34 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 49 | 9 |
| Other Race | 46 | 12 | 0 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,500 | $79,625 | $63,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,700 | $101,875 | $90,350 |
| High School Graduate | $45,096 | $50,547 | $40,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,908 | $26,316 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,963 | $64,674 | $47,629 |
| Some College | $62,717 | $78,105 | $0 |
$53,963
Average Earnings
$64,674
Average Male
$47,629
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.98% of Lincoln County, Nevada residents speak only English, while 6.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,597 | 230 | 6.39% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 46 | 21.6% |
| Native | 153 | 32 | 20.92% |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Multiple | 235 | 2 | 0.85% |
7.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.02%
Male Poverty Rate
10.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, Nevada is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, Nevada is Multiple, with 0.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.5% |
| High School | 7.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.65% |
| Some College | 4.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 3.94% |
| Male Employed | 0.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,950 | $94,631 |
| Households | $67,412 | $81,163 |
| Married Families | $103,459 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,917 | $57,700 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
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
421
Number of Veterans
364
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 178 |
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 75+ | 99 |
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 388 | 12.66% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 49.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
37.23%
Born in Lincoln County, Nevada
99.05%
Native Born
0.95%
Foreign Born
0.93%
Non Citizen
0.02%
Naturalized
99.05% of Lincoln County, Nevada residents were born in the United States, with 37.23% having been born in Nevada. 0.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.