Lincoln Parish, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 23rd-largest in Louisiana
The population of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana is 48,160 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $38,035, the median home value is $195,500, and the median age is 28.6.
The population of Lincoln Parish has grown 3.0% since 2010 (46,854 → 48,243), a +0.21% annualized rate.
48,160
Population
+0.21%
Annual growth
102
People / sq mi
$38,035
Median Income
$195,500
Median Home Value
Lincoln Parish covers 472 sq mi of land at 102.1 people per square mile.
About Lincoln Parish, LA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Lincoln Parish: a median age of 28.6, younger than the national median. With 48,160 residents, Lincoln Parish is a county in Louisiana. It ranks #23 among counties in Louisiana by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $38,035, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 20.0%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $195,500, with typical rent around $821.
College attainment is above the local norm at 36.0%, near the national 35.0%. A solid 10.4% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
Lincoln Parish Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Lincoln Parish had a population of 46,854 in 2010 and 48,243 in 2024, a 3.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 48,306 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.21%.
48,243
Population (2024)
46,854
Population (2010)
48,306
Peak (2020)
0.21%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,854 |
| 2011 | 47,068 |
| 2012 | 47,039 |
| 2013 | 47,257 |
| 2014 | 47,227 |
| 2015 | 47,469 |
| 2016 | 47,520 |
| 2017 | 47,494 |
| 2018 | 47,174 |
| 2019 | 46,851 |
| 2020 | 48,306 |
| 2021 | 48,132 |
| 2022 | 48,056 |
| 2023 | 48,133 |
| 2024 | 48,243 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.6% |
| Black or African American | 37.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
28.6
Median Age
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Male
14.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.4% · Seniors (65+): 14.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $38,035$-21,988 vs state |
| Mean household income | $64,508 |
| Per-capita income | $25,193 |
| Poverty rate | 20.0%+5.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Lincoln Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 34.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.8%
Carpool
77.3%
Public transit
10.4%
Work from home
18.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$195,500$-13,200 vs state
Median home value
$821
Median rent
53.5%
Homeownership rate
20,650
Total housing units
88.8%
Occupied
11.2%
Vacant
46.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.3%
With health insurance
93.5%
With broadband internet
20.0%
Foreign-born
5.1%
Veterans (18+)
13.3%
With a disability
96.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.4%
High School+
36.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lincoln Parish, Louisiana has a population of 48,160 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 102 people per square mile.
The population of Lincoln Parish has grown 3.0% since 2010 (46,854 → 48,243), a +0.21% annualized rate.
The median household income in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana is $38,035, with mean (average) household income of $64,508 and per-capita income of $25,193. 20.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Lincoln Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (53.6%), Black or African American (37.0%), Hispanic or Latino (3.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana is 28.6 years. Residents are 50.8% female and 49.2% male.
The median home value in Lincoln Parish is $195,500 and median monthly rent is $821. 53.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 20,650 total housing units, 11.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 34.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.
New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 376,035.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.