Lincoln County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lincoln County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37109
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 109
Geography
- Land Area
- 295.85 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 304.86 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.488491
- Longitude
- -81.226893
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 89,944
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 71,037
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 84,537 | 94.0% |
| Hispanic | 5,400 | 6.0% |
| White | 76,763 | 85.3% |
| Black | 5,533 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 606 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 127 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 99 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 67,940 | 95.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,099 | 4.4% |
| White | 62,252 | 87.6% |
| Black | 4,500 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 645 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 507 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 50 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 92,716
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $83,528
- Poverty Rate
- 11.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,332
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 77,009 | 83.1% |
| Black | 5,472 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 733 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 60,291
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,882 | 18.0% |
| Republican | 28,619 | 47.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 20,408 | 33.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 29,023 | 48.1% |
| Female | 31,257 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 49,395 | 81.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,919 | 4.8% |
| Black | 3,314 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 427 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 35,200
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 30,087 | 60.9% |
| Hispanic | 967 | 33.1% |
| Black | 1,664 | 50.2% |
| Asian | 190 | 44.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 17,139 | 59.1% |
| Female | 18,059 | 57.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 15,806 (23.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 18,925 (28.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 39,504
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $334,903
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,122
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 14.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.