Lincoln County's 2026 population is estimated at 28,523, reflecting a 0.11% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lincoln County is the 45th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 28,777 and has grown -0.88% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.3 years
Female: 49.8 years
Male: 48.8 years
There are 23,361 adults, (6,721 of whom are seniors) in Lincoln County.
Female: 14,015 (49.3%)
Male: 14,411 (50.7%)
The racial composition of Lincoln County includes 93.71% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,638 | 93.71% |
| Two or more races | 1,225 | 4.31% |
| Other race | 260 | 0.91% |
| Black or African American | 136 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.03% |
Lincoln County 's average per capita income is $48,021. Household income levels show a median of $68,164. The poverty rate stands at 10.57%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,243 | $112,084 |
| Families | $90,413 | $101,825 |
| Households | $68,164 | $85,455 |
| Non Families | $38,432 | $54,125 |
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