Lincoln County, Wisconsin

Total Population: 28,403

County Seat: Merrill

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Median Home Value

$177,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,726

Across all households

Median Age

49.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.5%
Two or More Races2.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Other Race0.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

18.0%

65 Years and Over

23.0%

Male

50.7%

Female

49.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

4.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,726

Mean Household Income

$83,765

Per Capita Income

$38,296

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$177,700

Median Rent

$768/mo

Total Housing Units

16,233

Owner-Occupied

78.4%

Renter-Occupied

21.6%

Vacancy Rate

22.5%

Married Couple Households

49.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.2%

Average Household Size

2.21

Broadband Internet Access

84.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 55069.