Lincoln County, New Mexico

Lincoln County is a county located in the United States of New Mexico. In 2000, the population was 19411. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 20793, It is New Mexico's 19th most populous county. It is spread over 4831.25 mi˛ (12512.88 sq km), of which, 4830.97 square miles (12512.15 sq km ) of it is land and 0.28 square miles (0.73 sq km) of it is water, makes it the eighth largest by total area in New Mexico.

Lincoln County New Mexico
Map of Lincoln County, New Mexico

As of the census of 2000, there were 19411 people in the county, organized into 8202 households, and 5631 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1.54/km˛), making its New Mexico's 22nd most densely populated county. There were 15298 housing units at an average density of 3.2 per square mile (1.24/km˛). The average household size was 2.34 people, and the average family size was 2.8 people. In the county the population was distributed as follows: 22.7% under the age of 18, 6% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males. It has an estimated population (as of July 2008) of 20793, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 94.3% White, 1.14% Black or African American, 2.93% American Indian, 0.33% Asian, 0.07% Native Hawaiian, and 1.22% from two or more races.

Lincoln County New Mexico Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Lincoln County New Mexico School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Lincoln County New Mexico GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $33886, it is the sixth wealthiest county in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $40035, making it the fifth highest county by median family income in New Mexico. The per capita income for the county was $19338, it is New Mexico's fourth wealthiest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 4483 pupils and students, of which 2063 are male and 2420 are female, 23.1% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 240 nursery or pri school, 159 kindergarten, 2274 elementary school, 1064 high school and 746 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Capitan VillageLincoln County3.23.201443450.91506227188
2Carrizozo TownLincoln County2.712.7101036382.11224322647
3Corona VillageLincoln County1.021.020165161.43498728594
4Ruidoso Downs VillageLincoln County2.132.1301824856.71214429375
5Ruidoso VillageLincoln County14.3814.290.097698538.72272137107
YearPopulation
April 2000 census19411
April 2000 Estimate19411
July 2000 Estimate19531
July 2001 Estimate19425
July 2002 Estimate19591
July 2003 Estimate20070
July 2004 Estimate20405
July 2005 Estimate20638
July 2006 Estimate20802
July 2007 Estimate20702
July 2008 Estimate20793
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school97143240
Kindergarten8277159
Elementary school115411202274
High school5135511064
College or graduate school217529746
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Lincoln County, New Mexico$33886$40035$19338
New Mexico, United States$34133$39425$17261
United States$41994$50046$21587