Lincoln County, MN Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Lincoln County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,526 | 5,674,785 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 10.1 | 65.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.50% | 0.66% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.9 | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,435 | 2,271,841 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lincoln County declined by 4.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,594 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lincoln County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Lincoln County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,942 | $88,383 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.48% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lincoln County is about 24% lower than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | Lincoln County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $153,571 | $243,729 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $687 | $1,234 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.1% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lincoln County is about 18.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $687 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lincoln County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 177 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lincoln County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.2 | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.4 | 41.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 177 | 172 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,483 | $5,323 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.7% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 876 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 228 | 854 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Minnesota:
Cook County (10.7 min), Pennington County (10.9 min), Brown County (10.9 min).
Slowest:
Chisago County (30.7 min), Wright County (30.3 min), Sherburne County (30.2 min).
The average commute time in Lincoln County is about the same as in Minnesota.
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 D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Lincoln County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Minnesota:
Hennepin County (0.4), Olmsted County (0.4), Carver County (0.4).
Lowest:
Nobles County (0.2), Mahnomen County (0.2), Watonwan County (0.2).
Health
Lincoln County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lincoln County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.3 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.2% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.4% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Minnesota:
Carver County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Stevens County (0.8).
Lowest:
Mahnomen County (0.8), Clearwater County (0.8), Beltrami County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lincoln County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Lincoln County, Minnesota?
The population of Lincoln County, Minnesota is 5,526, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lincoln County, Minnesota?
The population density of Lincoln County, Minnesota is 10.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lincoln County, Minnesota?
The median household income in Lincoln County, Minnesota is $66,942, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lincoln County, Minnesota?
The median home price in Lincoln County, Minnesota is $153,571, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lincoln County, Minnesota?
The unemployment rate in Lincoln County, Minnesota is 2.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.