Lincoln County, Montana
Lincoln County: county in Montana, United States
About
Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,687 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,343 inhabitants. Its county seat is Libby. The county was created 116 years ago in 1909.
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
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Montana counties
56
Open related pagesLargest city
LibbyPopulation 2,845
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lincoln County
| Population | 20,343 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Montana (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 County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln Parish, Lincoln County |
| Area | 9518 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.5425,-115.4052 |
| Named for | Abraham Lincoln |
| Capital | Libby |
| Establishment | September 03, 1909 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 19:32:26 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.22% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 29℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Lincoln County is located at 48°32'33"N 115°24'19"W (48.5425300, -115.4051900). It has 3 neighbors: Boundary County, Flathead County and Sanders County.
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The largest city of Lincoln County is Libby with a population of 2,845. Other cities include, Eureka population 1,445, Troy population 982 and Rexford population 161. See all Lincoln County cities & populated places.
Lincoln County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Libby | 2,845 | City in Montana, United States |
| Eureka | 1,445 | Town in Lincoln County, Montana, United States |
| Troy | 982 | City in Lincoln County, Montana, USA |
| Rexford | 161 | Town in Montana, United States |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lincoln County
Official Website- Libby
Demographics
The population of Lincoln County increased by 3.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,687 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,625 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,485 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,424 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,186 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,060 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,294 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,556 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,797 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,980 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,343 | 1.78% | estimation process |
People born in Lincoln County (1)
American civil rights activist Rachel Dolezal was born in Lincoln County
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, 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, 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.
Montana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County | 162,990 | County in Montana, United States of America |
| Missoula County | 121,630 | County in Montana, United States |
| Billings | 117,445 | The most populous city in Montana. |
| Gallatin County | 116,806 | County in Montana, United States |
| Flathead County | 105,851 | County in Montana, United States |
| Cascade County | 81,346 | County in central Montana, United States |
| Missoula | 76,848 | The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana. |
| Lewis and Clark County | 70,229 | County in Montana, United States |
| Great Falls | 58,353 | Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States |
| Bozeman | 50,970 | Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States |
| Ravalli County | 45,002 | County in Montana, United States |
| Silver Bow County | 35,180 | County in Montana, United States |
| Butte | 34,190 | Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States |
| Helena | 33,737 | State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County |
| Lake County | 30,986 | County in Montana, United States |
| Kalispell | 25,329 | City in Flathead County, Montana, United States |