Lincoln County, Tennessee Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Lincoln County, Tennessee, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Lincoln County, Tennessee. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Lincoln County, Tennessee. The estimated population of Lincoln County, Tennessee is 35,042 people, with a median age of 43.2.

We can look at the total population in Lincoln County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
35,042
+2.59%
+4.47%
2020
34,158
+0.69%
-
2019
33,924
+0.63%
-
2018
33,711
+0.5%
-
2017
33,543
 - -

Population of Lincoln County, Tennessee by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.7%
87.4%
 -1.95%
Black/African American
6.5%
6.8%
 -4.41%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
3.2%
 +18.75%
Asian
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
1.9%
 +68.42%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Lincoln County, Tennessee by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.2 +0.7% 41.7 +3.22% 44.6 -0.45%
2020 42.9 +0.7% 40.4 0% 44.8 -0.22%
2019 42.6 -1.16% 40.4 -1.94% 44.9 -0.44%
2018 43.1 -0.46% 41.2 +0.24% 45.1 0%
2017 43.3 - 41.1 - 45.1 -

The median age of Lincoln County, Tennessee gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,850 +3.16% 1,811 -10.47% 1,899 1,624
10 to 19 2,453 +6.17% 2,094 +14.87% 2,602 2,420
20 to 29 1,773 +17.58% 1,749 +7.6% 2,102 1,884
30 to 39 1,846 -6.78% 1,963 -8.18% 1,711 1,807
40 to 49 2,246 -4.65% 2,027 +15.64% 2,119 2,359
50 to 59 2,460 +6.9% 2,510 +3.63% 2,628 2,599
60 to 69 2,244 +10.96% 2,416 -4.74% 2,494 2,301
70+ 1,616 +11.2% 2,485 +8.2% 1,800 2,693

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Lincoln County, Tennessee is $57,455.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Lincoln County.

  • Under 25
    $44,825.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,906.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,222.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,588.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Lincoln County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Lincoln County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Lincoln County, Tennessee is currently $73,514.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.87% of households in Lincoln County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Lincoln County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.84%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.87%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Lincoln County is $30,202.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Lincoln County by the total population of Lincoln County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Lincoln County, Tennessee, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Lincoln County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.72%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.86%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.69%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.46%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Lincoln County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Lincoln County over the age of 16 is 28,232.

Of those people, a total of 59.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Lincoln County is 56.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,735 45.50% 23.80%
20 to 24 years 1,956 69.10% 6.70%
25 to 29 years 2,030 80.00% 6.00%
30 to 34 years 1,908 89.60% 0.80%
35 to 44 years 3,892 83.50% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 4,687 76.60% 5.50%
55 to 59 years 2,736 65.90% 2.40%
60 to 64 years 2,639 46.90% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 3,940 30.20% 2.80%
75 years and over 2,709 5.10% 4.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Lincoln County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 24,948 59.70% 4.90%
Black or African American 1,828 48.60% 6.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 73 91.80% 0.00%
Asian 185 60.50% 16.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 280 56.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 918 60.70% 3.80%
Hispanic or Latino 937 46.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 24,433 60.10% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Lincoln County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Lincoln County is 15,841, with median earnings of $38,871.00.

Women in Lincoln County, Tennessee earning approximately 76.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,841 $38,871.00
Male 8,684 $44,844.00
Female 7,157 $34,477.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,453 $61,597.00
Business and Financial 586 $59,712.00
Computer and Mathematical 329 $91,709.00
Architecture and Engineering 504 $83,015.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 29 $0.00
Community and Social Service 200 $57,292.00
Legal 46 $128,690.00
Educational and Library 789 $44,879.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 115 $52,669.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,076 $52,688.00
Healthcare Support 245 $16,915.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 91 $50,729.00
Law Enforcement 86 $45,625.00
Food Preparation and Serving 728 $12,926.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 507 $18,917.00
Personal Care and Service 287 $32,539.00
Sales 1,134 $21,212.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,097 $36,920.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 312 $33,533.00
Construction and Extraction 791 $41,065.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,201 $44,632.00
Production 1,940 $36,616.00
Transportation and Material Moving 749 $30,654.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,008 $71,829.00 445 $52,984.00
Business and Financial 224 $77,500.00 362 $47,237.00
Computer and Mathematical 229 $92,270.00 100 $79,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 407 $82,978.00 97 $105,074.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 130 $71,250.00 70 $34,271.00
Legal 18 $0.00 28 $0.00
Educational and Library 171 $56,635.00 618 $43,919.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 72 $54,122.00 43 $9,226.00
Healthcare Practitioners 125 $67,546.00 951 $47,782.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00 230 $16,677.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $55,694.00 22 $0.00
Law Enforcement 78 $46,458.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 312 $7,412.00 416 $14,871.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 335 $21,424.00 172 $16,607.00
Personal Care and Service 66 $33,917.00 221 $21,319.00
Sales 428 $53,929.00 706 $12,972.00
Office and Administrative Support 484 $42,143.00 1,613 $35,685.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 245 $34,083.00 67 $14,018.00
Construction and Extraction 739 $43,125.00 52 $33,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,147 $50,920.00 54 $0.00
Production 1,222 $39,655.00 718 $32,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 736 $30,843.00 13 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,032 households in Lincoln County, with an average household size of 2.47 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 9,532 families in Lincoln County with an average family size of 3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,229 624 1,679 4,500
Average Household Size 3.07 2.78 3.32 1.13
Total Families 7,229 624 1,679 0
Average Household Size 3.04 2.52 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 9,532 families in Lincoln County, 8.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Lincoln County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 15,842 housing units in Lincoln County, Tennessee.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,032 88.57%
Vacant 1,810 11.43%

17.67% of the total 15,842 housing units in Lincoln County are rental units. This is approximately 2,799 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,855 are occupied by the owner - or 68.52% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Lincoln County is $705.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Lincoln County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    378
  • Less than $500
    570
  • $500 to $999
    1,562
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    620
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    18
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    29

Property Value

The median value of a property in Lincoln County is $157,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Lincoln County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,000
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,758
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,300
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,704
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,032
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,454
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    600
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Lincoln County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Lincoln County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,582
  • 1940 to 1949
    448
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,048
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,941
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,829
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,170
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,660
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,959
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,187
  • 2014 or later
    18

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Lincoln County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    885
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,332
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,969
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,846

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Lincoln County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Lincoln County that commute to work in a particular way.

29.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Lincoln County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    503
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,077
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,273
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,091
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,836
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    641
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,454
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    431
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    547
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,919
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,462
  • 90 or more minutes
    438

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Lincoln County, Tennessee in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Lincoln County, Tennessee

We have data for 11 places in Lincoln County, Tennessee. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.