Lincoln County, West Virginia

Lincoln County is one of the 55 county of West Virginia, located towards the Southern Region (South Atlantic) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Lincoln County is home to 22108 inhabitants. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 22386, making it the 32nd most populous county in West Virginia. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 438.59 sq mi (1135.94 kmē), of which, 437.43 square miles (1132.94 kmē) of it is land and 1.16 square miles (3 kmē) of it is water, it is the 25th largest by area in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

Lincoln County West Virginia
Map of Lincoln County, West Virginia

As of the census of 2000, there were 22108 people in the county, organized into 8664 households, and 6536 families living in the county. The population density was 50.5 people per square mile (19.5/kmē), it is the 30th most populated county in terms of population density. There were 9846 housing units at an average density of 22.5 per square mile (8.69/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.54 persons, and the average family size was 2.94 persons. In the county the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 102.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 104.1 females. It has an estimated population (as of July 2008) of 22386, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 98.81% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.17% American Indian, 0.08% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, and 0.7% from two or more races.

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

The median income for a household in the county was $22662, making it the seventh poorest county by median household income among the West Virginia. The median income for a family in the county was $28297, it is seventh poorest county by median family income in West Virginia. The per capita income for the county was $13073, making it the ninth poorest county by per capita income among the West Virginia.

In 2000, 4652 pupils and students, of which 49.81% are male and 50.19% are female, 21.04% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.37% nursery or pri school, 5.78% kindergarten, 51.57% elementary school, 25.64% high school and 11.63% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Alum Creek CdpLincoln County17.1817.18018391072460740714
2Hamlin TownLincoln County0.570.57011191949.71372822143
3Harts CdpLincoln County30.2629.930.33236178.91069721703
4West Hamlin TownLincoln County0.570.540.026961278.91307219250
YearPopulation
April 2000 census22108
April 2000 Estimate22108
July 2000 Estimate22133
July 2001 Estimate22118
July 2002 Estimate22194
July 2003 Estimate22318
July 2004 Estimate22304
July 2005 Estimate22322
July 2006 Estimate22303
July 2007 Estimate22308
July 2008 Estimate22386
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school123127250
Kindergarten142127269
Elementary school121411852399
High school5965971193
College or graduate school242299541
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Lincoln County, West Virginia$22662$28297$13073
West Virginia, United States$29696$36484$16477
United States$41994$50046$21587