Lincolnton, NC

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    11,783
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.1
    1.59% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    22.7%
    23.4% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $46,320
    6.99% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $248,700
    10.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    5,245
    4.48% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Lincolnton, NC 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.

    96.2% of the residents in Lincolnton, NC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Lincolnton, NC was $248,700, and the homeownership rate was 46.2%.

    Most people in Lincolnton, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Lincolnton, NC was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesNorth CarolinaLincoln County, NCCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SCLincoln & Cleveland (East) Counties PUMA, NC

    Population & Diversity

    Lincolnton, NC is home to a population of 11.8k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.86% of Lincolnton, NC residents were born outside of the country (926 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.09k people) in Lincolnton, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.51k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 812 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.2% of Lincolnton, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lincolnton, NC was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lincolnton, NC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      7.09k ± 632
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.51k ± 420
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      812 ± 368
    14.9%
    Hispanic Population
    1.75k people

    In 2024, there were 2.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.09k people) in Lincolnton, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.51k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 812 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    14.9% of the people in Lincolnton, NC are hispanic (1.75k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lincolnton, NC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.86%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    926 people
    8.84%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.02k people

    As of 2024, 7.86% of Lincolnton, NC residents (926 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lincolnton, NC was 8.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      206 ± 125
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      163 ± 110
    3. Vietnam
      144 ± 87

    Lincolnton, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    87.5% of the population of Lincolnton, NC has health coverage, with 35.5% on employee plans, 23.5% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 2.47% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 24.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    12.5%
    Uninsured
    35.5%
    Employer Coverage
    23.5%
    Medicaid
    13.4%
    Medicare
    12.7%
    Non-Group
    2.47%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lincolnton, NC grew by 17.2% from 10.6% to 12.5%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Lincolnton, NC employs 5.25k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lincolnton, NC were Manufacturing (1,316 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (714 people), and Construction (520 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($78,173), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,569), and Transportation & Warehousing ($55,781).

    Employment

    Occupations

    5.25k
    2024 Value
    ± 669
    4.48%
    1 Year growth
    ± 17.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lincolnton, NC grew at a rate of 4.48%, from 5.02k employees to 5.25k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lincolnton, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (839 people), Production Occupations (770 people), and Management Occupations (549 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lincolnton, NC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    5.25k
    2024 Value
    ± 669
    4.48%
    1 Year growth
    ± 17.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lincolnton, NC grew at a rate of 4.48%, from 5.02k employees to 5.25k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lincolnton, NC, are Manufacturing (1,316 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (714 people), and Construction (520 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lincolnton, NC, though some of these residents may live in Lincolnton, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $44,417
    Median earning men ± $3,047
    $31,608
    Median earning women ± $3,553

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,813), Public Administration ($54,583), and Construction ($46,588).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($57,589), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,953), and Construction ($46,625).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.04%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% 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 10.9%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Carolina

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    Thom Tillis
    Senator from North Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Ted Budd
    Senator from North Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Lincolnton, NC was $248,700 in 2024, which is 0.748 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $224,600 to $248,700, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Lincolnton, NC is 46.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lincolnton, NC have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lincolnton, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $248,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$20,374
    $2,320
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$348

    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 Lincolnton, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    46.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 46.2% of the housing units in Lincolnton, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 45.3%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $46,320
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,828
    5.02k
    Number of Households
    ± 617

    In 2024, the median household income of the 5.02k households in Lincolnton, NC grew to $46,320 from the previous year's value of $43,294.

    The following chart displays the households in Lincolnton, NC 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Lincolnton, NC is from North Carolina.
    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (11.7%)
    3. Carpooled (8.19%)

    In 2024, 75.1% of workers in Lincolnton, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (8.19%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    25 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lincolnton, NC have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.73% of the workforce in Lincolnton, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    22.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lincolnton, NC (2.6k out of 11.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lincolnton, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    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.

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