Lincoln County, Tennessee
Lincoln County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,361 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 34,540 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fayetteville. The county was created 216 years ago in 1809.
County Snapshot
Lincoln County at a glance
Lincoln County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Tennessee counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
FayettevillePopulation 7,009
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Lincoln County
| Population | 34,540 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (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 Parish, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County |
| Area | 1478 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.07% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.93% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.1405,-86.5889 |
| Named for | Benjamin Lincoln |
| Capital | Fayetteville |
| Establishment | November 14, 1809 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:01:29 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.41% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Lincoln County is located at 35°8'26"N 86°35'20"W (35.1405200, -86.5889400). It has 7 neighbors: Limestone County, Madison County, Franklin County, Giles County, Marshall County, Moore County and Bedford County.
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The largest city of Lincoln County is Fayetteville with a population of 7,009. Other cities include and Brighton population 2,929. See all Lincoln County cities & populated places.
Lincoln County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 7,009 | City in Tennessee |
| Brighton | 2,929 | Town in Tennessee, USA |
Weather
Rain showers likely before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lincoln County
Official Website- Fayetteville
Demographics
The population of Lincoln County increased by 3.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33,361 | - | census |
| 2011 | 33,387 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 33,379 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33,499 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,443 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,609 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 33,564 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,892 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 34,189 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 34,366 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 34,540 | 0.5% | estimation process |
People born in Lincoln County (14)
People born in Lincoln County, including discus thrower Des Koch, sideshow performer Myrtle Corbin, football player, athlete and professor of medicine Josiah McCracken, .
More notable people
- Daniel Brand (Olympic wrestler) he was born in 04/08/1935
- James Thomas Smith (United States Navy Rear Admiral) he was born in 01/11/1908
- Jim Barton (sailor) he was born in 01/01/1956
- Sherod Hunter (Confederate Army officer) he was born in 05/03/1834
- William C. White (American football coach (1896-1986)) he was born in 21/07/1896
- Glenn A. Dubis (American sport shooter) he was born in 05/02/1959
- Asbury Bascom Davidson (politician) he was born in 13/11/1855
- Daniel Waggoner (American rancher) he was born in 07/07/1828
- John Franklin Armstrong (American schoolteacher, public servant and Texas state representative) he was born in 14/11/1819
- Birdie Alexander (American educator and music teacher) she was born in 24/03/1870
- Luther O'Neal (American baseball player) he was born in 15/05/1889
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, 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.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |