Lincoln County, North Carolina

Lincoln County: County in Nevada, United States

About

Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 78,265 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 88,097 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pioche. The county was created 163 years ago in 1860.

Lincoln County locator map
Location of Lincoln County on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Lincoln County

Population : 88,097 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
Different from : Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln Parish, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County
Area : 27549 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.04%
Land as percent of area : 99.96%
Named for : Abraham Lincoln
Altitude : 827 feet / 252 meters
Capital : Pioche
Establishment : January 01, 1861
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 08:49:58 (21st December 2024)
Density : 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 11.16% (2010-2020)
Lincoln County Courthouse in Pioche image
Lincoln County Courthouse in Pioche
Lincoln County Courthouse in Pioche image

Geography

Lincoln County is located at 35°29'10"N 81°13'26"W (35.4861800, -81.2238700). It has 8 neighbors: Beaver County, Mohave County, Clark County, Nye County, White Pine County, Iron County, Millard County and Washington County.

Lincoln County map

The largest city of Lincoln County is Lincolnton with a population of 11,522. . See all Lincoln County cities & populated places.

Lincoln County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County.

City Name Population Title
Lincolnton 11,522 County seat in North Carolina
Westport 4,026 Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Lowesville 2,945 Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Denver 2,309 Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Lincoln County has 8 neighbours.

  • Pioche

Demographics

The population of Lincoln County increased by 11.16% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 78,265 - census
2011 78,297 0.04% estimation process
2012 78,729 0.55% estimation process
2013 79,111 0.48% estimation process
2014 79,446 0.42% estimation process
2015 80,607 1.44% estimation process
2016 81,229 0.77% estimation process
2017 82,557 1.61% estimation process
2018 84,092 1.83% estimation process
2019 86,111 2.34% estimation process
2020 88,097 2.25% estimation process

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