Lincoln County, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 38944 residents, 13851 households, and 10555 families in the county. The population density was 61.8 people per square mile (23.86/kmē), making it the 24th most densely populated county in Missouri. There were 15511 housing units at an average density of 24.6 per square mile (9.5/kmē). The average household size was 2.77 persons, and the average family size was 3.17 persons. In the county Age distribution was 30% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males. It has an estimated population (as of July 2008) of 52775, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 50603 White, 1242 Black or African American, 173 American Indian, 125 Asian, 14 Native Hawaiian, and 618 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $42592, making its Missouri's ninth highest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $47747, it is Missouri's 13th wealthiest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $17149, it is the 27th wealthiest county in terms of per capita income.
In 2000, 10611 pupils and students, of which 48.34% are male and 51.66% are female, 27.25% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.96% nursery or pri school, 6.19% kindergarten, 52.41% elementary school, 23.85% high school and 11.59% College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cave Town | Lincoln County | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0 | 7 | 7.1 | 8120 | 41250 |
| 2 | Chain Of Rocks Village | Lincoln County | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0 | 91 | 528.1 | 18848 | 31250 |
| 3 | Elsberry City | Lincoln County | 1.17 | 1.17 | 0 | 2047 | 1751.9 | 14615 | 27917 |
| 4 | Foley City | Lincoln County | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0 | 178 | 1214.9 | 9902 | 29000 |
| 5 | Hawk Point City | Lincoln County | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0 | 459 | 1820.8 | 14823 | 29286 |
| 6 | Moscow Mills City | Lincoln County | 1.87 | 1.87 | 0 | 1742 | 929.3 | 14555 | 37067 |
| 7 | Old Monroe City | Lincoln County | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0 | 250 | 1654.1 | 15457 | 31429 |
| 8 | Silex Village | Lincoln County | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0 | 206 | 1074.5 | 12529 | 24531 |
| 9 | Troy City | Lincoln County | 5.95 | 5.94 | 0.01 | 6737 | 1134.5 | 17666 | 40332 |
| 10 | Truxton Village | Lincoln County | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0 | 96 | 392.1 | 15901 | 40625 |
| 11 | Whiteside Village | Lincoln County | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0 | 67 | 737.7 | 16297 | 41250 |
| 12 | Winfield City | Lincoln County | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0 | 723 | 1293.5 | 17740 | 36167 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 38944 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 38944 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 39256 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 40751 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 42188 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 43863 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 45374 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 47418 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 49594 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 51432 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 52775 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 320 | 312 | 632 |
| Kindergarten | 303 | 354 | 657 |
| Elementary school | 2770 | 2791 | 5561 |
| High school | 1298 | 1233 | 2531 |
| College or graduate school | 438 | 792 | 1230 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County, Missouri | $42592 | $47747 | $17149 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |