Lincoln County, Oregon Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 18th-largest in Oregon
The population of Lincoln County, Oregon is 50,632 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest county in Oregon. The median household income is $61,314, the median home value is $387,700, and the median age is 52.5.
The population of Lincoln County has grown 11.3% since 2010 (45,997 → 51,212), a +0.77% annualized rate.
50,632
Population
+0.77%
Annual growth
52
People / sq mi
$61,314
Median Income
$387,700
Median Home Value
Lincoln County covers 981 sq mi of land at 51.6 people per square mile.
About Lincoln County, OR
Age is the most distinctive thing about Lincoln County: a median age of 52.5, older than the national median. With 50,632 residents, Lincoln County is a county in Oregon. It ranks #18 among counties in Oregon by population.
The typical household here earns about $61,314, below the US median of $78,538. About 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $387,700, with typical rent around $1,150.
College attainment is above the local norm at 28.8%, below the national 35.0%. About 13.5% of workers primarily work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Lincoln County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Lincoln County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Lincoln County had a population of 45,997 in 2010 and 51,212 in 2024, a 11.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 51,307 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.77%.
51,212
Population (2024)
45,997
Population (2010)
51,307
Peak (2023)
0.77%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 45,997 |
| 2011 | 45,877 |
| 2012 | 46,180 |
| 2013 | 46,351 |
| 2014 | 46,383 |
| 2015 | 47,046 |
| 2016 | 47,855 |
| 2017 | 48,794 |
| 2018 | 49,320 |
| 2019 | 50,125 |
| 2020 | 50,517 |
| 2021 | 51,028 |
| 2022 | 50,756 |
| 2023 | 51,307 |
| 2024 | 51,212 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
52.5
Median Age
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Male
31.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.1% · Seniors (65+): 31.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,314$-19,112 vs state |
| Mean household income | $83,483 |
| Per-capita income | $37,265 |
| Poverty rate | 11.0%+3.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 45.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Lincoln County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
3.5%
Carpool
70.1%
Public transit
13.5%
Work from home
21.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$387,700$-66,500 vs state
Median home value
$1,150
Median rent
71.4%
Homeownership rate
32,373
Total housing units
70.5%
Occupied
29.5%
Vacant
28.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.9%
With health insurance
95.7%
With broadband internet
53.1%
Foreign-born
11.4%
Veterans (18+)
22.4%
With a disability
90.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.8%
High School+
28.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lincoln County, Oregon has a population of 50,632 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest county in Oregon. Population density is 52 people per square mile.
The population of Lincoln County has grown 11.3% since 2010 (45,997 → 51,212), a +0.77% annualized rate.
The median household income in Lincoln County, Oregon is $61,314, with mean (average) household income of $83,483 and per-capita income of $37,265. 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Lincoln County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.5%), Hispanic or Latino (5.9%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Lincoln County, Oregon is 52.5 years. Residents are 51.8% female and 48.2% male.
The median home value in Lincoln County is $387,700 and median monthly rent is $1,150. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 32,373 total housing units, 29.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Lincoln County, Oregon is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.
Portland is among the largest cities associated with Lincoln County, Oregon, with a population of 642,715.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.