Lincoln County, Wyoming

Lincoln County: county in Wyoming, United States

About

Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,106 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,253 inhabitants. Its county seat is Kemmerer. The county was created 113 years ago in 1912.

Lincoln County locator map
Location of Lincoln County on Wyoming map.

County Snapshot

Lincoln County at a glance

Lincoln County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Mapped populated places

8

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Quick Facts about Lincoln County

Population 20,253 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Wyoming (United States)
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Area 10590 km2
Water as percent of area 0.5%
Land as percent of area 99.5%
Latitude & Longitude 42.2640,-110.6560
Named for Abraham Lincoln
Capital Kemmerer
Establishment January 01, 1913
Time Zone America/Denver
Local time 19:44:20 (18th April 2026)
Density 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 10.6% (2010-2020)
Weather 11℉ Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Cloudy 7-days weather
Kemmerer WY - Lincoln County Courthouse image
Kemmerer WY - Lincoln County Courthouse image

Geography

Lincoln County is located at 42°15'51"N 110°39'21"W (42.2640400, -110.6559700). It has 8 neighbors: Bear Lake County, Bonneville County, Caribou County, Rich County, Sublette County, Sweetwater County, Teton County and Uinta County.

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The largest city of Lincoln County is Kemmerer with a population of 2,763. Other cities include, Afton population 2,071, Alpine population 937, Diamondville population 766 and La Barge population 574. See all Lincoln County cities & populated places.

Lincoln County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County.

City Name Population Title
Kemmerer 2,763 City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County
Afton 2,071 Town in Wyoming, United States
Alpine 937 Town of the United States
Diamondville 766 Town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States
La Barge 574 Town of the United States
Cokeville 558 Town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States
Thayne 403 Town of the United States
Opal 109 Town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, USA

Weather

11°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Cloudy
7 to 18 mph WNW Tonight

A slight chance of snow showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as 0. West northwest wind 7 to 18 mph, with...

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Official website of Lincoln County

Official Website
  • Kemmerer

Demographics

The population of Lincoln County increased by 10.6% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 18,106 - census
2011 18,013 -0.52% estimation process
2012 17,944 -0.38% estimation process
2013 18,320 2.05% estimation process
2014 18,567 1.33% estimation process
2015 18,747 0.96% estimation process
2016 19,072 1.7% estimation process
2017 19,278 1.07% estimation process
2018 19,445 0.86% estimation process
2019 19,830 1.94% estimation process
2020 20,253 2.09% estimation process
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