Lincoln County, New Mexico's estimated 2024 population is 19,715 with a growth rate of -1.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County, New Mexico is the 19th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 20,451 and has seen a growth of -3.6% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,145 | -314 | -1.7% |
| 2028 | 18,459 | -314 | -1.67% |
| 2027 | 18,773 | -314 | -1.65% |
| 2026 | 19,087 | -314 | -1.62% |
| 2025 | 19,401 | -314 | -1.59% |
| 2024 | 19,715 | -314 | -1.57% |
| 2023 | 20,029 | -314 | -1.54% |
| 2022 | 20,343 | -57 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 20,400 | 93 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 20,307 | 577 | 2.92% |
| 2019 | 19,730 | 122 | 0.62% |
| 2018 | 19,608 | 106 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 19,502 | 79 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 19,423 | 58 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 19,365 | -245 | -1.25% |
| 2014 | 19,610 | -377 | -1.89% |
| 2013 | 19,987 | -215 | -1.06% |
| 2012 | 20,202 | -209 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 20,411 | -40 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 20,451 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 12,219 | 1,222 | 11.11% |
| 1980 | 10,997 | 3,437 | 45.46% |
| 1970 | 7,560 | -184 | -2.38% |
| 1960 | 7,744 | 335 | 4.52% |
| 1950 | 7,409 | -1,148 | -13.42% |
| 1940 | 8,557 | 1,359 | 18.88% |
| 1930 | 7,198 | -625 | -7.99% |
| 1920 | 7,823 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 1910 | 7,822 | 2,869 | 57.92% |
| 1900 | 4,953 | -2,128 | -30.05% |
| 1890 | 7,081 | 4,568 | 181.77% |
| 1880 | 2,513 | 710 | 39.38% |
| 1870 | 1,803 | -16,342 | -90.06% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,418 | 76.24% |
| Two or more races | 3,071 | 15.19% |
| Other race | 807 | 3.99% |
| Native American | 503 | 2.49% |
| Black or African American | 366 | 1.81% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.28% |
| 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 | 9,031 | 2.22 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Married | 4,134 | 2.73 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 3,479 | 1.2 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Female | 829 | 3.47 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Male | 589 | 2.91 | 54 | 46 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
77.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,000 | 6.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,394 | 9.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,191 | 14.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,540 | 10.02% |
| High School Graduate | 4,505 | 29.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 515 | 3.35% |
| Some College | 4,224 | 27.48% |
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 | 10,077 | 9,453 | 2,969 |
| Hispanic | 4,532 | 3,807 | 627 |
| 2+ Races | 1,675 | 1,472 | 422 |
| Other Race | 564 | 470 | 107 |
| Native American | 351 | 231 | 4 |
| Black | 134 | 111 | 5 |
| Asian | 38 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,338 | $46,524 | $57,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,068 | $77,750 | $34,792 |
| High School Graduate | $27,253 | $34,405 | $20,704 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,911 | $32,588 | $11,620 |
| Overall | $28,750 | $35,389 | $24,901 |
| Some College | $26,473 | $33,009 | $25,105 |
$28,750
Average Earnings
$35,389
Average Male
$24,901
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.43% of Lincoln County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 17.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,922 | 1,558 | 13.07% |
| Hispanic | 6,795 | 1,384 | 20.37% |
| Multiple | 3,030 | 881 | 29.08% |
| Native | 475 | 144 | 30.32% |
| Other | 780 | 120 | 15.38% |
| Black | 360 | 31 | 8.61% |
| Asian | 57 | 15 | 26.32% |
15.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.47%
Male Poverty Rate
17.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, New Mexico is Native, with 30.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, New Mexico is Black, with 8.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.17% |
| Some College | 13.43% |
| High School | 12.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.42% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.84% |
| Female Employed | 12.11% |
| Male Employed | 3.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,939 | $81,841 |
| Households | $47,919 | $67,214 |
| Married Families | $71,164 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,496 | $41,044 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,636
Number of Veterans
1,403
Male Veterans
233
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 826 |
| First Gulf War | 273 |
| Second Gulf War | 146 |
| World War II | 49 |
| Korea | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 599 |
| 75+ | 542 |
| 35 to 54 | 299 |
| 55 to 64 | 196 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,430 | 10.86% |
| Hispanic | 385 | 7.58% |
| 2+ Races | 182 | 8.82% |
| Other Race | 21 | 3.06% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
42.16%
Born in Lincoln County, New Mexico
95.79%
Native Born
4.21%
Foreign Born
2.26%
Non Citizen
1.95%
Naturalized
95.79% of Lincoln County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 42.16% having been born in New Mexico. 2.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.