Lincoln County Summary

Life in Lincoln County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lincoln County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lincoln County:

  • The population in Lincoln County is 20,157.

  • The median home value in Lincoln County is $420,939.

  • The median income in Lincoln County is $44,593.

  • The median rent in Lincoln County is $769.

  • The unemployment rate in Lincoln County is 6.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Lincoln County is 16.9%.

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 55.9° and there are 43.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lincoln County

Libby, MT Population 2,857

Eureka, MT Population 1,790

Troy, MT Population 884

Trego, MT Population 766

White Haven, MT Population 699

Pioneer Junction, MT Population 693

Fortine, MT Population 432

Yaak, MT Population 330

West Kootenai, MT Population 189

Rexford, MT Population 142

Sylvanite, MT Population 112

Happys Inn, MT Population 78

Stryker, MT Population 21

Indian Springs, MT Population 0

Midvale, MT Population 0

Map Of Lincoln County

Lincoln County, MT Weather

  • The average high in Lincoln County is 55.9°.

  • There are 63.3 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 43.7 inches of rain each year with 45.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:18 hours of sun each day in Lincoln County.

StatLincoln County
Mean High55.9
Nice Days63.3
Rainfall43.7
Snowfall45.0
Sunny_hours4:18
55.9°
Average High
43.7
Inches of Rain

Lincoln County Photos

Libbyc Montana
Source: Public Domain
Farmers And Merchants State Bank At Eureka Mt
Source: Wikipedia User Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 3.0

Lincoln County Demographics

Population over time in Lincoln County

The current population in Lincoln County is 20,157. The population has increased 0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 19,674 -0.9%
2021 19,845 1.6%
2020 19,537 -

Gender in Lincoln County

  • Lincoln County is 49.8% female with 10,030 female residents.

  • Lincoln County is 50.2% male with 10,126 male residents.

Female
49.8% (10,030)
Male
50.2% (10,126)
Gender Lincoln County MT USA
Female 49.8% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 50.2% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln County

Lincoln County is:

  • 91.1% White with 18,364 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 14 African American residents.

  • 1.4% American Indian with 275 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 64 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 31 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 26 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 681 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.5% Hispanic with 702 Hispanic residents.

White
91.1% (18,364)
African American
0.1% (14)
American Indian
1.4% (275)
Asian
0.3% (64)
Hawaiian
0.2% (31)
Other
0.1% (26)
Two Or More
3.4% (681)
Hispanic
3.5% (702)

Table: Lincoln County By Race

Race Lincoln County MT USA
White 91.1% 84.6% 58.9%
African American 0.1% 0.5% 12.1%
American Indian 1.4% 5.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.5% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Lincoln County, Montana

  • 5.4% of households in Lincoln County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.6% of households in Lincoln County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Lincoln County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Lincoln County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Lincoln County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Lincoln County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Lincoln County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Lincoln County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Lincoln County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.8% of households in Lincoln County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.4% (1,087)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.6% (1,332)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.6% (2,748)
$25,000 to $34,999
15.3% (3,093)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.5% (2,730)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.8% (2,784)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.9% (2,194)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.7% (2,957)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.3% (664)
$200,000 or more
2.8% (565)
Income Lincoln County MT USA
Less than $10,000 5.4% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.6% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.6% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.3% 8.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.5% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.8% 18.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.9% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.7% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.3% 7.0% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.8% 7.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lincoln County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Lincoln County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (604)
9-12th Grade
6% (1,209)
High School / GED
39% (7,861)
Some College
27% (5,442)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,814)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (2,418)
Master's Degree
3% (604)
Professional Degree
1% (201)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Lincoln County MT USA
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 39% 28% 26%
Some College 27% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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