Lincoln County, West Virginia

Total Population: 20,170

County Seat: Hamlin

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Median Home Value

$103,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$48,593

Across all households

Median Age

44 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

8.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)96.4%
Two or More Races2.4%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.2%

65 Years and Over

20.5%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.8%

No Health Insurance

5.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

81.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

8.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$48,593

Mean Household Income

$63,916

Per Capita Income

$26,046

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

57.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

24.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$103,400

Median Rent

$727/mo

Total Housing Units

9,581

Owner-Occupied

74.7%

Renter-Occupied

25.3%

Vacancy Rate

18.5%

Married Couple Households

51.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.2%

Average Household Size

2.57

Broadband Internet Access

82.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54043.