Lincoln County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lincoln County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08073
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 073
Geography
- Land Area
- 2577.73 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.80 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2586.53 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.993740
- Longitude
- -103.507555
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 5,442
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,476
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,690 | 86.2% |
| Hispanic | 750 | 13.8% |
| White | 4,181 | 76.8% |
| Black | 306 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 58 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,815 | 85.2% |
| Hispanic | 662 | 14.8% |
| White | 3,327 | 74.3% |
| Black | 309 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 171 | 3.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 5,550
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,027
- Poverty Rate
- 7.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 435
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,346 | 78.3% |
| Black | 304 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,879
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 278 | 9.7% |
| Republican | 1,605 | 55.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 949 | 33.0% |
| Other | 6 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,403 | 48.7% |
| Female | 1,476 | 51.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,386 | 82.9% |
| Hispanic | 166 | 5.8% |
| Black | 10 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,007
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 69.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,703 | 71.4% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 47.0% |
| Black | 7 | 70.0% |
| Asian | 12 | 75.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 970 | 69.1% |
| Female | 1,037 | 70.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,028 (24.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,091 (26.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,382
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $242,767
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $861
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 10.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.