Lincoln County, NM Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Lincoln County?
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There are 20,261 residents in Lincoln County, with a median age of 55.2. Of this, 48.85% are males and 51.15% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.49% of the resident pool in Lincoln County, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.25%. Additionally, 2.26% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 17,469 people in Lincoln County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 17,469 people in Lincoln County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 20,261 | 0.6% |
| Male Population | 9,897 | 3.4% |
| Female Population | 10,364 | -1.9% |
Male population 48.85%
Female population 51.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 55.2 | -3.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 19,144 | 1.9% |
| Citizen not US Born | 659 | -11.1% |
| Not Citizen | 458 | -25.2% |
Citizen US Born 94.49%
Citizen not US Born 3.25%
Not Citizen 2.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 65 | -36.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,032 | 4.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 639 | 8.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 765 | -26.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 17,469 | 2.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.33%
Moved from Same County 5.17%
Moved from Same State 3.2%
Moved from Different State 3.83%
Same House as Last Year 87.48%
What are the employment statistics in Lincoln County?
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White-collar workers make up 77.45% of the working population in Lincoln County, while blue-collar employees account for 22.55%. There are also 2,349 entrepreneurs in Lincoln County (27.92% of the workforce); 4,426 workers employed in private companies (52.61%); and 1,437 people working in governmental institutions (17.08%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 6,516 | 6.0% |
| Blue Collar | 1,897 | 7.8% |
White Collar 77.45%
Blue Collar 22.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,349 | 4.1% |
| Private Companies | 4,426 | 8.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,437 | 5.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 201 | -5.2% |
Self Employees 27.92%
Private Companies 52.61%
Governmental Workers 17.08%
Not for Profit Companies 2.39%
How many households are there in Lincoln County?
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There are a total of 9,039 households in Lincoln County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.56% of these Lincoln County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.44%. Additionally, 20.37% of households have children and 79.63% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 9,039 | 3.5% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -0.5% |
| Family Households | 5,564 | 1.3% |
| Non-family Households | 3,475 | 7.2% |
Family Households 61.56%
Non-family Households 38.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,841 | -6.3% |
| Households without Children | 7,198 | 6.3% |
Households with Children 20.37%
Households without Children 79.63%
What are the median and average incomes in Lincoln County?
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The average annual household income in Lincoln County is $70,258, while the median household income sits at $49,156 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $69,265, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $61,836. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $21,950 and $51,450, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $70,258 | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income | $49,156 | -8.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,961 | 21.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 16,760 | -2.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lincoln County?
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There are 17,903 housing units in Lincoln County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 9,039 occupied housing units in Lincoln County, 77.62% are owner-occupied, while 22.38% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 38.47% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $217,750. In general, housing costs reach $732 per month in Lincoln County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 38.47% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $217,750. In general, housing costs reach $732 per month in Lincoln County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 17,903 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 737 | -10.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 710 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 958 | -13.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,525 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,575 | -8.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,200 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,399 | -3.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,191 | 17.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 553 | 40.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 55 | 450.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,039 | 3.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,016 | 1.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,023 | 12.9% |
Owner Occupied 77.62%
Renter Occupied 22.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,699 | -4.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,317 | 4.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $217,750 | 20.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $214,900 | 16.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $732 | 14.7% |
With Mortgage 38.47%
Without Mortgage 61.53%
What is the level of education in Lincoln County?
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Approximately 34.89% of the population in Lincoln County holds a high school degree (that's 6,183 residents), while 31.72% have attained a college certificate (5,621 locals) and 13.45% have a bachelor's degree (2,383 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 523 | -1.7% |
| Some High School | 6,183 | -0.7% |
| Some College | 5,621 | 3.4% |
| Associate Degree | 1,463 | 11.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,383 | 2.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,547 | -2.6% |
No High School 2.95%
Some High School 34.89%
Some College 31.72%
Associate Degree 8.26%
Bachelor's Degree 13.45%
Graduate Degree 8.73%
What is the marital status of Lincoln County residents?
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A total of 4,136 people in Lincoln County have never been married (which represents 23.28% of the total population), while 9,090 of them are wedded (51.17%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 315 (1.77%) and 2,697 (15.18%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,136 | 14.4% |
| Married | 9,090 | -4.2% |
| Separated | 315 | -22.6% |
| Widowed | 1,525 | -2.4% |
| Divorced | 2,697 | 8.8% |
Never Married 23.28%
Married 51.17%
Separated 1.77%
Widowed 8.59%
Divorced 15.18%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lincoln County?
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The top three means of transportation people in Lincoln County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 6,841 residents commute by car, 87 prefer going to work by walking and 10 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,841 | 6.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 10 | -33.3% |
| Walk | 87 | 14.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Lincoln County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88301 | 1,307 | 651 | $41,625.00 | $58,972.00 |
| 88312 | 2,800 | 1,246 | $56,686.00 | $111,850.00 |
| 88316 | 2,289 | 1,061 | $66,042.00 | $69,418.00 |
| 88318 | 291 | 168 | $58,000.00 | $74,295.00 |
| 88324 | 112 | 44 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 88336 | 532 | 245 | $32,434.00 | $37,868.00 |
| 88338 | 180 | 108 | $0.00 | $111,385.00 |
| 88341 | 582 | 265 | $87,188.00 | $96,260.00 |
| 87011 | 5 | 2 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.