Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 19.7% ▲ 97% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.9% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 121 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,077 (40.2%) |
| Some College | 885 (17.1%) |
| Associates | 639 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 560 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 881 (17.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,658 ▼ 35% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,400 ▼ 39% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $736/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,197 |
| Vacant Units | 1,232 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lincoln County is located in Georgia and encompasses 1 ZIP code. The county has an estimated population of 7,742 residents. With a median age of 47.7, it is a mature county.
Lincoln County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,658 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 19.7% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Lincoln County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $169,400 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $736. Homeownership rates are high at 76.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lincoln County are majority White (67.1%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Lincoln County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30817 | Lincolnton | 7,742 | $49,658 | $169,400 | $736 | 4.1% | 27.9% |