Lincoln County, Mississippi

Total Population: 34,830

County Seat: Brookhaven

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Median Home Value

$131,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$48,316

Across all households

Median Age

41.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)67.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)30.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Two or More Races0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%

Under 18 Years

23.2%

65 Years and Over

17.3%

Male

48.0%

Female

52.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

13.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$48,316

Mean Household Income

$68,516

Per Capita Income

$26,925

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$131,800

Median Rent

$754/mo

Total Housing Units

15,885

Owner-Occupied

73.8%

Renter-Occupied

26.2%

Vacancy Rate

18.0%

Married Couple Households

48.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.3%

Average Household Size

2.63

Broadband Internet Access

82.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28085.