Lincoln County, CO

County

Cities in Lincoln County

Neighborhoods in Lincoln County

Neighborhood

Lincoln, CO

Punkin Center / Karval

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lincoln

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.1%

Households with Children

21.9%

School Enrollment K-12

468

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.5%
School Age (5-17): 12.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.6%
Working Age (35-54): 30.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.7%
Seniors (65+): 18.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.8%
High School / GED: 39.0%
Some College or Associate's: 21.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.8%
Single Parents: 6.1%
Couples & Adults: 37.3%
Living Alone: 40.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 5.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 23.1%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 17.5%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 59.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 62.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 100.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 59.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 35.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.3%
Spanish: 7.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 4.1%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 1.9%
Not Enrolled: 83.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources