Lincoln County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 47th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Lincoln County, Kentucky is 24,415 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $50,862, the median home value is $139,300, and the median age is 41.9.

The population of Lincoln County has grown 0.7% since 2010 (24,730 → 24,910), a +0.05% annualized rate.

Lincoln County within Kentucky · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

24,415

Population

+0.05%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$50,862

Median Income

$139,300

Median Home Value

Lincoln County covers 333 sq mi of land at 73.3 people per square mile.

About Lincoln County, KY

Lincoln County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 24,415. It ranks #47 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 41.9, older than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The median household income in Lincoln County is $50,862, below the US median of $74,580. 13.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $139,300, with monthly rent averaging $730. The homeownership rate of 77.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lincoln County reflects 15.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.4 minutes each way.

Lincoln County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Lincoln County had a population of 24,730 in 2010 and 24,910 in 2024, a 0.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 24,910 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.05%.

24,910

Population (2024)

24,730

Population (2010)

24,910

Peak (2024)

0.05%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	24,730	-	-	estimate
2011	24,728	-2	-0.01%	estimate
2012	24,412	-316	-1.28%	estimate
2013	24,447	+35	+0.14%	estimate
2014	24,438	-9	-0.04%	estimate
2015	24,351	-87	-0.36%	estimate
2016	24,367	+16	+0.07%	estimate
2017	24,500	+133	+0.55%	estimate
2018	24,614	+114	+0.47%	estimate
2019	24,519	-95	-0.39%	estimate
2020	24,248	-271	-1.11%	estimate
2021	24,232	-16	-0.07%	estimate
2022	24,392	+160	+0.66%	estimate
2023	24,738	+346	+1.42%	estimate
2024	24,910	+172	+0.70%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.0%
Black or African American	1.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.9

Median Age

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Male

18.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.4%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

7.0%

15–19

6.1%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

11.8%

35–44

11.9%

45–54

12.8%

55–59

7.0%

60–64

6.7%

65–74

11.1%

75–84

5.7%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 19.5% · Seniors (65+): 18.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$50,862$-11,555 vs state
Mean household income	$69,092
Per-capita income	$27,267
Poverty rate	13.6%+1.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.1%
Employment-to-population	49.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

28.0%

Manufacturing

16.1%

Construction

6.8%

Retail trade

6.3%

Finance & real estate

6.3%

Public administration

5.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.4%

Education & health care

4.0%

The largest employment sector in Lincoln County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

2.3%

Carpool

80.9%

Public transit

9.5%

Work from home

30.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$139,300$-53,000 vs state

Median home value

$730

Median rent

77.8%

Homeownership rate

10,869

Total housing units

89.1%

Occupied

10.9%

Vacant

22.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.4%

With health insurance

89.3%

With broadband internet

16.3%

Foreign-born

8.9%

Veterans (18+)

19.2%

With a disability

97.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

83.2%

High School+

15.2%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Kentucky

Louisville/Jefferson County (627,210)Lexington-Fayette (321,122)Bowling Green (73,638)Owensboro (60,112)Covington (40,902)Georgetown (38,206)Richmond (35,498)Florence (32,334)Elizabethtown (31,870)Nicholasville (31,625)All Kentucky cities →

Other counties in Kentucky

Jefferson County (777,392)Fayette County (321,122)Kenton County (169,817)Boone County (137,676)Warren County (137,549)Hardin County (111,452)Daviess County (103,195)Madison County (94,064)Campbell County (93,193)Bullitt County (83,209)All Kentucky counties →

Part of Kentucky

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Metro areas in Kentucky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lincoln County, Kentucky has a population of 24,415 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 73 people per square mile.

The population of Lincoln County has grown 0.7% since 2010 (24,730 → 24,910), a +0.05% annualized rate.

The median household income in Lincoln County, Kentucky is $50,862, with mean (average) household income of $69,092 and per-capita income of $27,267. 13.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Lincoln County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.0%), Black or African American (1.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Lincoln County, Kentucky is 41.9 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

The median home value in Lincoln County is $139,300 and median monthly rent is $730. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,869 total housing units, 10.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Lincoln County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Lincoln County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.