Lincoln County, West Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 19,551 with a growth rate of -0.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County, West Virginia is the 31st largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 21,674 and has seen a growth of -9.8% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,801 | -150 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 18,951 | -150 | -0.79% |
| 2027 | 19,101 | -150 | -0.78% |
| 2026 | 19,251 | -150 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 19,401 | -150 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 19,551 | -150 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 19,701 | -150 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 19,851 | -337 | -1.67% |
| 2021 | 20,188 | -175 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 20,363 | -90 | -0.44% |
| 2019 | 20,453 | -133 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 20,586 | -309 | -1.48% |
| 2017 | 20,895 | -212 | -1% |
| 2016 | 21,107 | -177 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 21,284 | -239 | -1.11% |
| 2014 | 21,523 | 69 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 21,454 | -152 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 21,606 | 37 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 21,569 | -105 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 21,674 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 21,382 | -2,293 | -9.69% |
| 1980 | 23,675 | 4,763 | 25.19% |
| 1970 | 18,912 | -1,355 | -6.69% |
| 1960 | 20,267 | -2,199 | -9.79% |
| 1950 | 22,466 | -420 | -1.84% |
| 1940 | 22,886 | 3,730 | 19.47% |
| 1930 | 19,156 | -222 | -1.15% |
| 1920 | 19,378 | -1,113 | -5.43% |
| 1910 | 20,491 | 5,057 | 32.77% |
| 1900 | 15,434 | 4,188 | 37.24% |
| 1890 | 11,246 | 2,507 | 28.69% |
| 1880 | 8,739 | 3,686 | 72.95% |
| 1870 | 5,053 | -13,748 | -73.12% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,934 | 97.67% |
| Two or more races | 331 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.16% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,776 | 2.62 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Married | 4,380 | 3.11 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Non Family | 2,214 | 1.1 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Female | 892 | 3.67 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Male | 290 | 3.49 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
77.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,606 | 11.12% |
| Associates Degree | 1,200 | 8.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 765 | 5.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 402 | 2.78% |
| High School Graduate | 6,829 | 47.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 968 | 6.7% |
| Some College | 2,678 | 18.54% |
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 | 14,034 | 11,538 | 1,066 |
| 2+ Races | 224 | 147 | 71 |
| Hispanic | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| Asian | 53 | 52 | 30 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
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 56.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,472 | $40,893 | $74,398 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,500 | $145,625 | $63,125 |
| High School Graduate | $40,259 | $60,457 | $26,623 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,371 | $43,250 | $21,905 |
| Overall | $41,376 | $54,649 | $32,716 |
| Some College | $41,108 | $58,520 | $29,581 |
$41,376
Average Earnings
$54,649
Average Male
$32,716
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.55% of Lincoln County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 0.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,523 | 3,479 | 17.82% |
| Hispanic | 253 | 207 | 81.82% |
| Multiple | 331 | 169 | 51.06% |
| Native | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| Black | 21 | 1 | 4.76% |
19.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.66%
Male Poverty Rate
19.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, West Virginia is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, West Virginia is Black, with 4.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.94% |
| Some College | 15.69% |
| High School | 13.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 84.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.15% |
| Female Employed | 4.08% |
| Male Employed | 3.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,184 | $77,389 |
| Households | $50,985 | $65,505 |
| Married Families | $64,949 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,691 | $31,733 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
919
Number of Veterans
840
Male Veterans
79
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 463 |
| Second Gulf War | 208 |
| Korea | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 309 |
| 35 to 54 | 242 |
| 75+ | 236 |
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 898 | 5.79% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 9.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43%
Labor Force Participation
40.4%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
87.34%
Born in Lincoln County, West Virginia
99.62%
Native Born
0.38%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
0.05%
Naturalized
99.62% of Lincoln County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 87.34% having been born in West Virginia. 0.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.