Lincoln County, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Lincoln County, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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F
Income Well below averageAmong the 3 least wealthy counties in Colorado
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F
Education Well below averageAmong the 3 least educated counties in Colorado
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Lincoln County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,550 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.1 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.08% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.9 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,971 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Lincoln County grew by 5.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 5,550 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Lincoln County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 25.1% of residents. That is 0.9 points above Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,065 19.2% -3.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,393 25.1% +0.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,101 19.8% on par
- Boomers 61–79 930 16.8% +1.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Colorado, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 41.1% of the people living in Lincoln County and men 58.9%.
- Women 41.1% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 58.9% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Lincoln County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Lincoln County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,757 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.66% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lincoln County is about 37% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Lincoln County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $194,317 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $868 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.7% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Lincoln County is about 18.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $868 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lincoln County spend about 22 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 93 hours, about 3.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lincoln County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 11.2 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 22.3 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 93 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,882 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,257 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 215 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.6 min), Prowers County (7.6 min), Cheyenne County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.5 min), Elbert County (41.5 min), Teller County (31.3 min).
The average commute time in Lincoln County is 11 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lincoln County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Lincoln County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Lincoln County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lincoln County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.4% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Lincoln County, CO Compared With Nearby Counties
How Lincoln County, CO compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County, CO | 5,550 | $60,757 #2/2 | $194,317 #2/2 | 11.2 min #1/2 |
| Elbert County, CO | 27,839 | $130,488 | $626,775 | 41.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lincoln County, Colorado.
What is the population of Lincoln County, Colorado?
About 5,550 people live in Lincoln County, Colorado, in 1,971 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 41.9, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Lincoln County, Colorado mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Lincoln County, Colorado has 2 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 2% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Lincoln County, Colorado?
The median home costs 3.2 times the median household income ($194,317 against $60,757), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $868 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Lincoln County, Colorado?
Unemployment in Lincoln County, Colorado is only 1.4%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Lincoln County, Colorado?
21.1% of adults in Lincoln County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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