Lincoln County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lincoln County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21137
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 137
Geography
- Land Area
- 332.90 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.49 sq mi
- Total Area
- 336.39 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.457174
- Longitude
- -84.658335
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 24,504
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 18,530
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,979 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 522 | 2.1% |
| White | 22,919 | 93.5% |
| Black | 544 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 43 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,224 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 306 | 1.7% |
| White | 17,488 | 94.4% |
| Black | 478 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 140 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 50 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 24,504
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,447
- Poverty Rate
- 16.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,931
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,651 | 92.4% |
| Black | 495 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,140
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,091 | 35.5% |
| Republican | 9,645 | 56.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 845 | 4.9% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,187 | 47.8% |
| Female | 8,952 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,801 | 92.2% |
| Hispanic | 247 | 1.4% |
| Black | 63 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 140 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,292
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,784 | 42.9% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 30.8% |
| Black | 22 | 34.9% |
| Asian | 71 | 50.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,485 | 42.6% |
| Female | 3,807 | 42.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,733 (34.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,673 (15.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,938
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $137,690
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $716
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 8.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.