Lincolnton, North Carolina
Lincolnton: County seat in North Carolina
About
Lincolnton is a city located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,486 and a population density of 1,279 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,522 inhabitants.
The city was created 211 years ago in 1812.
Quick Facts about Lincolnton
| Population : | 11,522 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Lincoln County |
| Postal code : | 28092–28093 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 704 |
| Area : | 8.2 km2 |
| Named for : | Benjamin Lincoln |
| Altitude : | 856 feet / 261 meters |
| Capital city : | Lincolnton is capital of Lincoln County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1813 (211 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 17:32:21 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,405 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lincolnton is located at 35°28'26"N 81°15'16"W (35.4737500, -81.2545300).
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Official website of Lincolnton
Demographics
The population of Lincolnton increased by 8.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,486 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,345 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,385 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,424 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,456 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,574 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,624 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,785 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,961 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,200 | 2.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,522 | 2.79% | estimation process |
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People born in Lincolnton (20)
People born in Lincolnton, including first Governor of the State of Texas James Pinckney Henderson, politician Charles A. Jonas, politician; Congressman from South Carolina; Army officer Charles R. Jonas, .
List
- Jim Cleamons (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 13/09/1949
- Stephen Dodson Ramseur (United States Army officer) he was born in 31/05/1837
- William H. Forney (Confederate Army general and politician) he was born in 09/11/1823
- Devon Lowery (American baseball player) he was born in 24/03/1983
- Abel J. Brown (American Pastor) he was born in 01/01/1817
- Barclay Radebaugh (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 14/09/1965
- Dick Smith (retired American professional baseball player) he was born in 25/08/1944
- Don Powers (American football coach) he was born in 01/01/1989
- Drew Droege (actor) he was born in 09/02/1977
- Ken Wood (American baseball player) he was born in 01/07/1924
- Michael Hoke (American surgeon (1874-1944)) he was born in 24/06/1874
- Robert Hoke (Confederate Army general) he was born in 27/05/1837
- Rufus Zenas Johnston (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 07/06/1874
- C. J. Wilson (American football player (born 1989)) he was born in 18/11/1989
- Lester Andrews (American chemist) he was born in 31/01/1942
- Sidney Clarence Garrison (American psychologist) he was born in 17/10/1885
- Sage Surratt (American football wide receiver) he was born in 13/04/1998
Schools in Lincolnton
College & universities near Lincolnton, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198570 | Gaston College | Dallas (NC) | 28034 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lincolnton, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
Post offices near Lincolnton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lincolnton Post Office | Lincolnton (NC) | 28092 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Lincolnton , Georgia township in Lincoln County, North Carolina with a population of 1,504 people.
Other cities in Lincoln County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Westport | 4,026 | Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina |
| Lowesville | 2,945 | Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina |
| Denver | 2,309 | Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Lincolnton distances to largest North Carolina cities
