Lincoln County, Washington Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Lincoln County, WA 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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C
Income Below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Lincoln County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,488 | 7,801,159 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4.9 | 109.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.35% | 1.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 47.8 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 4,820 | 3,058,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Lincoln County grew by 12.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 11,488 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Lincoln County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 26.0% of residents. That is 9.8 points above Washington as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,943 16.9% -4.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,822 15.9% -7.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,434 21.2% +1.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,992 26.0% +9.8 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 Washington, 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 49.2% of the people living in Lincoln County and men 50.8%.
- Women 49.2% Washington 49.7%
- Men 50.8% Washington 50.3%
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Economy
Lincoln County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Lincoln County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,064 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.07% | 5.64% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lincoln County is about 28% lower than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Lincoln County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $216,672 | $485,016 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $882 | $1,759 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.4% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Lincoln County is about 20.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $882 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lincoln County spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lincoln County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.9 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,802 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,456 | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 296 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Washington:
Walla Walla County (12.2 min), San Juan County (12.3 min), Asotin County (13.2 min).
Slowest:
Mason County (32.0 min), Garfield County (28.4 min), Snohomish County (28.3 min).
The average commute time in Lincoln County is about the same as in Washington.
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 C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Lincoln County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Washington:
King County (0.4), San Juan County (0.4), Jefferson County (0.4).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.2), Yakima County (0.2), Grant County (0.2).
Health
Lincoln County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lincoln County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.0% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.9% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Washington:
King County (0.8), Whitman County (0.8), San Juan County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Okanogan County (0.8), Pacific County (0.8).
Lincoln County, WA Compared With Nearby Counties
Lincoln County, WA is the smallest of the 5 counties compared here, 11,488 residents against a local median of 74,931. Lincoln County, WA's commute, at 22.5 min, runs 21% above the 18.6 min typical of the counties around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 6.9 min on commute, so Lincoln County, WA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Lincoln County, WA has the 4th lowest commute of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County, WA | 11,488 | $71,064 #3/5 | $216,672 #4/5 | 22.5 min #4/5 |
| Adams County, WA | 20,799 | $66,281 | $157,686 | 16.7 min |
| Stevens County, WA | 48,063 | $67,709 | $231,117 | 23.2 min |
| Spokane County, WA | 548,846 | $78,612 | $305,756 | 20.5 min |
| Grant County, WA | 101,798 | $73,032 | $238,970 | 16.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lincoln County, Washington.
How many people live in Lincoln County, Washington?
About 11,488 people live in Lincoln County, Washington, in 4,820 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 47.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 11 years.
Is Lincoln County, Washington urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Lincoln County, Washington has 5 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 6% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Lincoln County, Washington?
The median home costs 3.0 times the median household income ($216,672 against $71,064), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $882 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Lincoln County, Washington?
Unemployment in Lincoln County, Washington is 7.7%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Lincoln County, Washington have a college degree?
21.4% of adults in Lincoln County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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