Lincoln County, TN

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2023 Population

35,617

0.713% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0.463% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

12.4%

4.03% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$63,115

2.84% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$209,100

12.2% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

16,063

0.175% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Lincoln County, TN had a population of 35.6k people with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $63,115. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lincoln County, TN grew from 35,365 to 35,617, a 0.713% increase and its median household income grew from $61,374 to $63,115, a 2.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lincoln County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.76%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.31%), White (Hispanic) (1.71%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.32%).

None of the households in Lincoln County, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Lincoln County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lincoln County, TN are The Hair Academy LLC (220163) (28 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Lincoln County, TN was $209,100, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

Most people in Lincoln County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Lincoln County, TN was 2 cars per household.

Lincoln County, TN borders Limestone County, AL, Madison County, AL, Bedford County, TN, Franklin County, TN, Giles County, TN, Marshall County, TN, and Moore County, TN.

United States Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Lincoln County, TN is home to a population of 35.6k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.66% of Lincoln County, TN residents were born outside of the country (948 people).

In 2023, there were 14.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.3k people) in Lincoln County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.05k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.54k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

98.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.4% of Lincoln County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lincoln County, TN was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lincoln County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lincoln County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.3k ± 266
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.05k ± 322
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.54k ± 422

3.91%

Hispanic Population

1.39k people

3.91% of the people in Lincoln County, TN are hispanic (1.39k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lincoln County, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,446 ± 7,091 people
India
23,758 ± 3,778 people
Guatemala
22,245 ± 3,656 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 84,446 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 23,758 and Guatemala with 22,245.

Foreign-Born Population

2.66%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

948 people

3.08%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.09k people

As of 2023, 2.66% of Lincoln County, TN residents (948 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lincoln County, TN was 3.08%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lincoln County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
784 ± 163
Gulf War (2001-)
668 ± 245
Gulf War (1990s)
217 ± 80

Lincoln County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lincoln County, TN employs 16.1k people. The largest industries in Lincoln County, TN are Manufacturing (3,568 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,003 people), and Retail Trade (1,422 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($88,393), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,942), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,273).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,544. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

16.1k

2023 Value

± 1,043

0.175%

1 Year growth

± 8.92%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lincoln County, TN grew at a rate of 0.175%, from 16k employees to 16.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lincoln County, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,027 people), Production Occupations (1,878 people), and Management Occupations (1,541 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lincoln County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.1k

2023 Value

± 1,043

0.175%

1 Year growth

± 8.92%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lincoln County, TN grew at a rate of 0.175%, from 16k employees to 16.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lincoln County, TN, are Manufacturing (3,568 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,003 people), and Retail Trade (1,422 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lincoln County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Lincoln County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,662

Median earning men ± $6,031

$36,202

Median earning women ± $2,989

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($78,071), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,804), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,910).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($53,264), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,303), and Public Administration ($41,355).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

70
Retail Trade
44
Other Services (except Public Administration)
35
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$124k
Manufacturing
$43.9k
Retail Trade
$41.8k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lincoln County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 78.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (18.7%), followed by Other (2.61%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (78.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (18.7%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.61%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lincoln County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 78.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (18.7%), followed by Other (2.61%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lincoln County, TN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Lincoln County, TN awarded 28 degrees. The student population of Lincoln County, TN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 70 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lincoln County, TN are White (26 and 92.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2 and 7.14%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Lincoln County, TN by number of degrees awarded are The Hair Academy LLC (220163) (28 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lincoln County, TN are General Cosmetology (13 and 46.4%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (11 and 39.3%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (2 and 7.14%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 72 students enrolled in Lincoln County, TN, 2.78% men and 97.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 61 records, of which 96.7% were women and 3.28% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

13 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Lincoln County, TN was General Cosmetology with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Lincoln County, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

The Hair Academy LLC (220163)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

28 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The Hair Academy LLC (220163) with 28 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lincoln County, TN, which is 0.037 times less than the 27 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 26 degrees mean that there were 13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.806% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.744% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.2M), and Bachelors Degree (956k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lincoln County, TN was $209,100 in 2023, which is 0.689 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $186,300 to $209,100, a 12.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Lincoln County, TN is 77%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Lincoln County, TN have an average commute time of 31.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lincoln County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lincoln County, TN is $63,115. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lincoln County, TN was Census Tract 9750 with a value of $78,306, followed by Census Tract 9756.01 and Census Tract 9757, with respective values of $70,587 and $70,375.

In 2023, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lincoln County, TN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.262%.

Housing

Property

$209,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$15,085

$11,238

Median Property Taxes

±$832

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lincoln County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lincoln County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77%

Homeownership

2023

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77% of the housing units in Lincoln County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lincoln County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9750
Census Tract 9756.01
Census Tract 9757

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lincoln County, TN was Census Tract 9750 with a value of $78,306, followed by Census Tract 9756.01 and Census Tract 9757, with respective values of $70,587 and $70,375.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lincoln County, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,115

Median Household Income

± $3,242

14.6k

Number of Households

± 914

In 2023, the median household income of the 14.6k households in Lincoln County, TN grew to $63,115 from the previous year's value of $61,374.

The following chart displays the households in Lincoln County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lincoln County, TN is from Tennessee.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2022, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.8%)
Carpooled (7.6%)
Worked At Home (6.34%)

In 2023, 83.8% of workers in Lincoln County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.6%) and those who worked at home (6.34%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lincoln County, TN have a longer commute time (31.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.43% of the workforce in Lincoln County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lincoln County, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lincoln County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lincoln County, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lincoln County, TN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.262%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lincoln County, TN (4.36k out of 35.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lincoln County, TN is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 21.1% of the children was living in poverty in Lincoln County, TN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.5% of the population of Lincoln County, TN has health coverage, with 44.5% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 1.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lincoln County, TN see 2159 patients per year on average, which represents a 13.1% increase from the previous year (1909 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3937 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3221 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,159 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lincoln County, TN

Primary care physicians in Lincoln County, TN see an average of 2,159 patients per year. This represents a 13.1% increase from the previous year (1,909 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lincoln County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.5%

Uninsured

44.5%

Employer Coverage

14.8%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

1.44%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lincoln County, TN grew by 10.9% from 9.5% to 10.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lincoln County, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 85.8 in Lincoln County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lincoln County, TN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.2% in Lincoln County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lincoln County, TN.