Lincoln County, Mississippi
Lincoln County: county in Mississippi, United States
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Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,869 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 33,936 inhabitants. Its county seat is Brookhaven. The county was created 156 years ago in 1869.
County Snapshot
Lincoln County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
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Mississippi counties
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BrookhavenPopulation 11,861
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Quick Facts about Lincoln County
| Population | 33,936 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from | 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, Lincoln County |
| Area | 1523 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.5324,-90.4540 |
| Named for | Abraham Lincoln |
| Capital | Brookhaven |
| Establishment | January 01, 1870 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:51:00 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.75% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Lincoln County is located at 31°31'57"N 90°27'14"W (31.5323900, -90.4540000). It has 7 neighbors: Amite County, Copiah County, Franklin County, Jefferson County, Lawrence County, Pike County and Walthall County.
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The largest city of Lincoln County is Brookhaven with a population of 11,861. . See all Lincoln County cities & populated places.
Lincoln County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | 11,861 | City in Mississippi, United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lincoln County
Official Website- Brookhaven
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lincoln County decreased by 2.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34,869 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34,871 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 34,846 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 34,725 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 34,733 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 34,522 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 34,375 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 34,340 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 34,210 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 34,153 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 33,936 | -0.64% | estimation process |
People born in Lincoln County (2)
People born in Lincoln County, including College president Edgar Godbold, civil rights avtivist Hollis Watkins, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (22)
- Lincoln County, North Carolina county in Nevada, United States with a population of 88,097 people.
- 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, 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.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |