Lincoln County, Mississippi Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Lincoln County, MS 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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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below averageWealthier than 73% of counties in Mississippi
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Lincoln County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,879 | 2,946,497 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 59.3 | 60.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.07% | -0.18% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.6 | 36.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 13,158 | 1,145,227 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Lincoln County grew by 1.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 34,879 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Lincoln County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.7% of residents. That is 2.3 points above Mississippi as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,164 20.5% -1.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,995 20.1% -0.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,560 21.7% +2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,146 17.6% -0.2 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 Mississippi, 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 52.0% of the people living in Lincoln County and men 48.0%.
- Women 52.0% Mississippi 51.5%
- Men 48.0% Mississippi 48.5%
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Economy
Lincoln County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Lincoln County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,934 | $56,669 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.55% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lincoln County is about 8% lower than in Mississippi.
Housing
| Metric | Lincoln County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,044,118 | $130,069 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $760 | $954 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.9% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Lincoln County is about 114.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $760 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 176 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lincoln County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.1 | 21.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.3 | 43.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 176 | 179 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,459 | $5,558 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 5.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,456 | 6,176 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 666 | 914 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Mississippi:
Sharkey County (11.9 min), Coahoma County (13.2 min), Leflore County (15.2 min).
Slowest:
Wilkinson County (36.8 min), Tate County (32.8 min), Greene County (32.7 min).
The average commute time in Lincoln County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Mississippi.
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 | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 21.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Mississippi:
Madison County (0.4), Lafayette County (0.3), Oktibbeha County (0.3).
Lowest:
Issaquena County (0.1), Tallahatchie County (0.2), Greene County (0.2).
Health
Lincoln County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Lincoln County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.3 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.0% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.0% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Mississippi:
Madison County (0.8), Lafayette County (0.8), Oktibbeha County (0.8).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7), Sharkey County (0.7).
Lincoln County, MS Compared With Nearby Counties
How Lincoln County, MS compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County, MS | 34,879 | $51,934 #1/3 | $1,044,118 #1/3 | 21.1 min #2/3 |
| Copiah County, MS | 27,855 | $48,851 | $98,699 | 25.5 min |
| Pike County, MS | 39,602 | $43,605 | $63,571 | 17.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lincoln County, Mississippi.
How big is Lincoln County, Mississippi by population?
About 34,879 people live in Lincoln County, Mississippi, in 13,158 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 42.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Lincoln County, Mississippi urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Lincoln County, Mississippi has 59 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Lincoln County, Mississippi?
The median home costs 20.1 times the median household income ($1,044,118 against $51,934), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $760 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Lincoln County, Mississippi?
Unemployment in Lincoln County, Mississippi is only 3.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Lincoln County, Mississippi?
17.6% of adults in Lincoln County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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