Lincoln County, West Virginia
Lincoln County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,720 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,043 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hamlin. The county was created 159 years ago in 1867.
County Snapshot
Lincoln County at a glance
Lincoln County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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West Virginia counties
55
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HamlinPopulation 1,005
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Quick Facts about Lincoln County
| Population | 20,043 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (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 Parish, Lincoln County, Lincoln County, Lincoln County |
| Area | 1136 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.1754,-82.0704 |
| Named for | Abraham Lincoln |
| Capital | Hamlin |
| Establishment | February 23, 1867 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:24:10 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.37% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Lincoln County is located at 38°10'31"N 82°4'13"W (38.1753600, -82.0703900). It has 7 neighbors: Boone County, Cabell County, Kanawha County, Logan County, Mingo County, Putnam County and Wayne County.
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The largest city of Lincoln County is Hamlin with a population of 1,005. Other cities include and West Hamlin population 689. See all Lincoln County cities & populated places.
Lincoln County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlin | 1,005 | City in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| West Hamlin | 689 | Human settlement in Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Harts | 656 | Census-designated place in Lincoln County, West Virginia |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 85, with temperatures f...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lincoln County decreased by 8.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,720 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,567 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,607 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,452 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,520 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,279 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,108 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,872 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,583 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,409 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,043 | -1.83% | estimation process |
People born in Lincoln County (2)
People born in Lincoln County, including illustrator Dan Adkins, mixed martial artist Jason Butcher, .
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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, 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, 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.
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |