Lincoln County, North Carolina
Lincoln County: county in Nevada, United States
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Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 78,265 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 88,097 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pioche. The county was created 165 years ago in 1860.
County Snapshot
Lincoln County at a glance
Lincoln County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
North Carolina counties
100
Open related pagesLargest city
LincolntonPopulation 11,522
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lincoln County
| Population | 88,097 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln Parish, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County |
| Area | 27549 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.04% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.96% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4862,-81.2239 |
| Named for | Abraham Lincoln |
| Altitude | 827 feet / 252 meters |
| Capital | Pioche |
| Establishment | January 01, 1861 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 03:47:48 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Lincoln County is located at 35°29'10"N 81°13'26"W (35.4861800, -81.2238700). It has 8 neighbors: Beaver County, Mohave County, Clark County, Nye County, White Pine County, Iron County, Millard County and Washington County.
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The largest city of Lincoln County is Lincolnton with a population of 11,522. . See all Lincoln County cities & populated places.
Lincoln County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lincolnton | 11,522 | County seat in North Carolina |
| Westport | 4,026 | Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina |
| Lowesville | 2,945 | Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina |
| Denver | 2,309 | Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lincoln County
Official Website- Pioche
Demographics
The population of Lincoln County increased by 11.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78,265 | - | census |
| 2011 | 78,297 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 78,729 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 79,111 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 79,446 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 80,607 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 81,229 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 82,557 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 84,092 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 86,111 | 2.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 88,097 | 2.25% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (22)
- Lincoln County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 63,019 people.
- Lincoln County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 60,119 people.
- Lincoln County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 50,583 people.
- Lincoln County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 35,045 people.
- Lincoln County, Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 34,775 people.
- Lincoln County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 34,540 people.
- Lincoln County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 34,347 people.
- Lincoln County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 33,936 people.
- Lincoln County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 27,566 people.
- Lincoln County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 24,466 people.
- Lincoln County, Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 20,343 people.
- Lincoln County, Wyoming county in Wyoming, United States with a population of 20,253 people.
- Lincoln County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 20,043 people.
- Lincoln County, New Mexico county in New Mexico, United States with a population of 19,939 people.
- Lincoln County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 12,944 people.
- Lincoln County, Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 11,090 people.
- Lincoln County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 8,031 people.
- Lincoln County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 5,680 people.
- Lincoln County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 5,568 people.
- Lincoln County, Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 5,366 people.
- Lincoln County, Nevada county in Nevada, United States with a population of 5,159 people.
- Lincoln County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 2,986 people.
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |