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 | 3,811 | 85.6% |
| Two or more races | 228 | 5.12% |
| Native American | 207 | 4.65% |
| Black or African American | 186 | 4.18% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,626 | 2.47 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Married | 713 | 3.19 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 633 | 1.32 | 54 | 46 |
| Male | 153 | 2.41 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 127 | 4.2 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.47
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 | 142 | 4.44% |
| Associates Degree | 215 | 6.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 371 | 11.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 236 | 7.38% |
| High School Graduate | 1,472 | 46.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 1.47% |
| Some College | 714 | 22.33% |
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 | 2,828 | 2,752 | 596 |
| Black | 145 | 79 | 0 |
| Native American | 141 | 108 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 42 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 42 | 11 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 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 21.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,792 | $80,104 | $66,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,836 | $130,625 | $92,586 |
| High School Graduate | $45,370 | $45,926 | $38,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $30,521 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,897 | $64,688 | $47,679 |
| Some College | $55,625 | $81,583 | $29,321 |
$55,897
Average Earnings
$64,688
Average Male
$47,679
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.05% of Lincoln County, Nevada residents speak only English, while 5.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,607 | 199 | 5.52% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 51 | 31.29% |
| Native | 188 | 31 | 16.49% |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| Multiple | 190 | 3 | 1.58% |
6.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.24%
Male Poverty Rate
8.95%
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 1.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.5% |
| High School | 5.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.92% |
| Some College | 3.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0.2% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,148 | $101,791 |
| Households | $69,496 | $87,631 |
| Married Families | $107,903 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,536 | $63,074 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
545
Number of Veterans
457
Male Veterans
88
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 268 |
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 166 |
| 75+ | 147 |
| 55 to 64 | 131 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 520 | 16.84% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 42.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.4%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
36.84%
Born in Lincoln County, Nevada
99.44%
Native Born
0.56%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
0.04%
Naturalized
99.44% of Lincoln County, Nevada residents were born in the United States, with 36.84% having been born in Nevada. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.