Lincoln County, New Mexico
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lincoln County
- State
- New Mexico
- FIPS Code
- 35027
- State FIPS
- 35
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 4831.12 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.21 sq mi
- Total Area
- 4831.33 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.740841
- Longitude
- -105.449805
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,736
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,369
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,472 | 68.3% |
| Hispanic | 6,267 | 31.8% |
| White | 12,399 | 62.8% |
| Black | 171 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 642 | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,857 | 72.4% |
| Hispanic | 4,515 | 27.6% |
| White | 10,864 | 66.4% |
| Black | 187 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 712 | 4.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,224
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,791
- Poverty Rate
- 19.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,864
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,070 | 69.6% |
| Black | 205 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 106 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,300
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,904 | 21.8% |
| Republican | 7,416 | 55.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,728 | 20.5% |
| Other | 25 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,396 | 48.1% |
| Female | 6,904 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,308 | 70.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,849 | 21.4% |
| Black | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,099
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,121 | 65.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,299 | 45.6% |
| Black | 2 | 28.6% |
| Asian | 51 | 51.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,821 | 59.7% |
| Female | 4,278 | 62.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,320 (20.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,106 (32.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 17,871
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $235,050
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $946
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 10.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 22.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.