Lincolnton Population

2010–2026

1,423

2026 projection

3.5% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Lincolnton. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,423-100.70%
20251,433-30.21%
20241,436+110.77%
20231,425-281.93%
20221,453-191.29%
20211,472-30.20%
20201,475-261.73%
20191,501+140.94%
20181,487-20.13%
20171,489+30.20%

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Lincolnton Demographics

48.1median age

Median age

Female56.5 yrs
Male42.8 yrs

Adults

1,447
481 seniors · 33%966 other adults

Sex

Female 51.6% · 913Male 48.4% · 855

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 18 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Lincolnton Income

$43,935median household income

Median household income

$43,935

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,520

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.4%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Lincolnton Marital Status

39% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married39%35%43%
Never married35%47%24%
Divorced13%15%12%
Widowed11%3%18%
Separated2%<1%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201