Lincoln County, WA

County

Demographics of Lincoln

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.3%

Households with Children

24.5%

School Enrollment K-12

1,147

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 16.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.3%
Working Age (35-54): 21.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.8%
Seniors (65+): 26.2%

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: 7.7%
High School / GED: 27.0%
Some College or Associate's: 41.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.2%

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: 16.5%
Single Parents: 8.0%
Couples & Adults: 41.1%
Living Alone: 34.4%

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: 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 0.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.3%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 36.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 63.2%

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: 62.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.9%

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: 96.1%
Spanish: 1.7%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.2%

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: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 5.9%
College / Graduate: 1.8%
Not Enrolled: 80.6%

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

Cities in Lincoln County

Neighborhoods in Lincoln County

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