Lincoln County, New Mexico
Lincoln County is home to 20,224 people. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line, above the New Mexico rate (17.8%). The median household income is $53,303.
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| Measure | Value | New Mexico | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,224 | 2,120,246 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $53,303 | $64,059 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 19.3% | 17.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 32.6% | 24.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 9.6% | 9.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.2% | 31.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $233,200 | $248,100 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $956 | $1,067 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 51.8% | 50.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.8% | 9.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 52.4 years | 39.4 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.