Lincoln County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lincoln County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28085
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 085
Geography
- Land Area
- 586.21 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.04 sq mi
- Total Area
- 588.25 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.535216
- Longitude
- -90.453566
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 34,759
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 26,734
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,309 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 452 | 1.3% |
| White | 23,397 | 67.3% |
| Black | 10,488 | 30.2% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,456 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 278 | 1.0% |
| White | 18,271 | 68.3% |
| Black | 7,939 | 29.7% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 140 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 34,877
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,844
- Poverty Rate
- 20.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,288
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,583 | 67.6% |
| Black | 10,469 | 30.0% |
| Asian | 168 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 21,499
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,952 | 23.0% |
| Republican | 8,192 | 38.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,355 | 38.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,579 | 44.6% |
| Female | 11,589 | 53.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,787 | 64.1% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 1.0% |
| Black | 6,493 | 30.2% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,660
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,205 | 45.0% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 37.6% |
| Black | 2,003 | 30.8% |
| Asian | 27 | 23.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,858 | 40.3% |
| Female | 4,728 | 40.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,629 (27.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,658 (19.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,966
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $139,635
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $799
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.3%
- Work From Home
- 3.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.