Lincoln County, Washington
As of the census of 2000, there were 10184 people, 4151 households, and 2914 families living in the county. The population density was 4.4 people per square mile (1.7/kmē), it is the third least densely populated county in the U.S. state of Washington. There were 5298 housing units at an average density of 2.3 per square mile (0.89/kmē). The average household size was 2.42 persons, and the average family size was 2.91 persons. In the county Age distribution was 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 19% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males. It has an estimated population (as of July 2008) of 10344, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 9834 White, 26 Black or African American, 258 American Indian, 33 Asian, 7 Native Hawaiian, and 186 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $35255, it is the 25th wealthiest county in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $41269, it is the 27th wealthiest county in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the county was $17888, it is the 21st wealthiest county in terms of per capita income.
In 2000, 2355 pupils and students, of which 1212 are male and 1143 are female, 23.12% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 148 nursery or pri school, 126 kindergarten, 1199 elementary school, 655 high school and 227 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 | Almira Town | Lincoln County | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0 | 302 | 580.6 | 15769 | 30208 |
| 2 | Creston Town | Lincoln County | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0 | 232 | 524.5 | 13830 | 25417 |
| 3 | Davenport City | Lincoln County | 1.51 | 1.51 | 0 | 1730 | 1143.3 | 20090 | 37900 |
| 4 | Harrington City | Lincoln County | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0 | 426 | 1122.2 | 17744 | 29792 |
| 5 | Odessa Town | Lincoln County | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0 | 957 | 1170.9 | 17461 | 34038 |
| 6 | Reardan Town | Lincoln County | 0.48 | 0.47 | 0.01 | 608 | 1285.2 | 18610 | 38750 |
| 7 | Sprague City | Lincoln County | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0 | 490 | 780.8 | 15912 | 29079 |
| 8 | Wilbur Town | Lincoln County | 1.34 | 1.34 | 0 | 914 | 680.2 | 16535 | 32563 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 10184 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 10184 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 10175 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 10119 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 10053 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 10124 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 10318 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 10186 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 10202 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 10244 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 10344 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 88 | 60 | 148 |
| Kindergarten | 65 | 61 | 126 |
| Elementary school | 629 | 570 | 1199 |
| High school | 333 | 322 | 655 |
| College or graduate school | 97 | 130 | 227 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County, Washington | $35255 | $41269 | $17888 |
| Washington, United States | $45776 | $53760 | $22973 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |