Lincoln County, West Virginia
Lincoln County is home to 19,902 people. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the West Virginia rate (16.7%). The median household income is $46,205.
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| Measure | Value | West Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,902 | 1,778,373 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $46,205 | $59,608 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 23.2% | 16.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 28.9% | 21.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.8% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.1% | 24.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $105,300 | $162,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $771 | $872 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 43.0% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.5% | 1.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 44.1 years | 42.7 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.