Lincoln County, Wyoming

Lincoln County, Wyoming
County
Lincoln County Courthouse (Kemmerer)
Location within the U.S. state of Wyoming
Coordinates: 42°16′N 110°42′W / 42.26°N 110.70°W / 42.26; -110.70
Country United States
State Wyoming
FoundedFebruary 21, 1911 (authorized)
1913 (organized)
Named afterAbraham Lincoln
SeatKemmerer
Largest cityKemmerer
Area
 • Total
4,095 sq mi (10,610 km2)
 • Land4,076 sq mi (10,560 km2)
 • Water19 sq mi (49 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
19,581
 • Estimate 
(2024)
21,000
 • Density4.804/sq mi (1.855/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.lcwy.org

Lincoln County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 19,581.[1] Its county seat is Kemmerer.[2] Its western border abuts the eastern borders of the states of Idaho and Utah.

History

Lincoln County was created February 21, 1911, with land detached from Uinta County. Its government was organized in 1913.[3]

The county was named for Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth president of the United States.[4]

In 1921, portions of Lincoln County were annexed to create Sublette County and Teton County, leaving Lincoln County with its present borders.

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,095 square miles (10,610 km2), of which 4,076 square miles (10,560 km2) is land and 19 square miles (49 km2) (0.5%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
192012,487—
193010,894−12.8%
194010,296−5.5%
19509,023−12.4%
19609,018−0.1%
19708,640−4.2%
198012,17740.9%
199012,6253.7%
200014,57315.4%
201018,10624.2%
202019,5818.1%
2024 (est.)21,000[6] 7.2%
US Decennial Census[7]
1870–2000[8] 2010–2016[9]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 19,581 people, 7,545 households, and 5,386 families in Lincoln County, Wyoming.[1][10] The population density was 4.8 per square mile (1.9/km2), and the housing unit density was 2.3 per square mile (0.9/km2).[10][11]

Lincoln County, Wyoming – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[12] Pop 2010[13] Pop 2020[14] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 14,002 16,930 17,737 96.08% 93.50% 90.58%
Black or African American alone (NH) 14 32 34 0.10% 0.18% 0.17%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 67 126 101 0.46% 0.70% 0.52%
Asian alone (NH) 32 55 96 0.22% 0.30% 0.49%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 7 4 21 0.05% 0.02% 0.11%
Other race alone (NH) 2 11 91 0.01% 0.06% 0.46%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 134 167 542 0.92% 0.92% 2.77%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 315 781 959 2.16% 4.31% 4.90%
Total 14,573 18,106 19,581 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

The racial makeup of the county was 91.8% white or European American (90.58% non-Hispanic white), 0.2% black or African-American, 0.6% Native American or Alaska Native, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.2% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.9% of the population.[10]

Of the residents, 26.2% were under the age of 18 and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older; the median age was 41.1 years.[1] Additionally, 6.1% were from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, and 25.8% from 45 to 64.[1] For every 100 females there were 103.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 103.3 males.[1]

There were 7,545 households in the county, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, and 16.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[1][15] The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.3.[16] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 15.5% of the population.[17]

There were 9,489 housing units, of which 20.5% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 79.4% were owner-occupied and 20.6% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 11.5%.[1]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $71,898 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,107). The median family income was $89,792 (+/- $8,048).[18] Males had a median income of $49,994 (+/- $2,287) versus $25,055 (+/- $1,647) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,877 (+/- $3,801).[19] Approximately 3.4% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under the age of 18 and 8.4% of those ages 65 or over.[20][21]

2014 American Community Survey

According to the 2014 American Community Survey, the largest ancestries/ethnicities in Lincoln County, Wyoming were:

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 18,106 people, 6,861 households, and 4,957 families in the county.[23] The population density was 4.4 people per square mile (1.7 people/km2). There were 8,946 housing units at an average density of 2.2 units per square mile (0.85 units/km2).[24] The racial makeup of the county was 95.4% white, 0.8% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 2.0% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.3% of the population.[23] In terms of ancestry, 25.7% were English, 20.1% were American, 19.2% were German, 7.5% were Irish, and 5.0% were Italian.[25]

Of the 6,861 households, 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.8% were non-families, and 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11. The median age was 37.4 years.[23]

The median income for a household in the county was $57,794 and the median income for a family was $65,347. Males had a median income of $49,087 versus $30,539 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,421. About 4.6% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.[26]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census,[27] there were 14,573 people, 5,266 households, and 3,949 families in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1.5 people/km2). There were 6,831 housing units at an average density of 2 units per square mile (0.77 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.15% White, 0.10% Black or African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.71% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. 2.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 29.0% were of English, 14.6% German, 9.5% American and 6.1% Irish ancestry.

There were 5,266 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.23.

The county population contained 30.9% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,794, and the median income for a family was $44,919. Males had a median income of $37,353 versus $20,928 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,533. About 6.4% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

There are three school districts that cover portions of the county:[28]

Politics

Lincoln County voters are reliably Republican. In only one national election since 1948 has the county selected the Democratic Party nominee.

United States presidential election results for Lincoln County, Wyoming[32]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
1912 1,430 42.33% 1,028 30.43% 920 27.24%
1916 1,426 36.05% 2,378 60.11% 152 3.84%
1920 2,043 61.06% 1,154 34.49% 149 4.45%
1924 1,493 48.25% 576 18.62% 1,025 33.13%
1928 2,217 56.57% 1,687 43.05% 15 0.38%
1932 1,673 41.76% 2,275 56.79% 58 1.45%
1936 1,376 33.08% 2,747 66.03% 37 0.89%
1940 1,765 38.33% 2,839 61.65% 1 0.02%
1944 1,649 43.52% 2,140 56.48% 0 0.00%
1948 1,730 46.28% 1,925 51.50% 83 2.22%
1952 2,321 57.59% 1,709 42.41% 0 0.00%
1956 2,264 59.16% 1,563 40.84% 0 0.00%
1960 2,010 50.78% 1,948 49.22% 0 0.00%
1964 1,811 44.34% 2,273 55.66% 0 0.00%
1968 2,030 57.01% 1,246 34.99% 285 8.00%
1972 2,459 67.08% 969 26.43% 238 6.49%
1976 2,464 60.93% 1,555 38.45% 25 0.62%
1980 3,412 72.69% 1,063 22.65% 219 4.67%
1984 3,854 78.32% 1,021 20.75% 46 0.93%
1988 3,237 66.10% 1,592 32.51% 68 1.39%
1992 2,595 45.08% 1,430 24.84% 1,732 30.09%
1996 3,764 57.59% 1,803 27.59% 969 14.83%
2000 5,415 79.11% 1,184 17.30% 246 3.59%
2004 6,423 81.16% 1,364 17.24% 127 1.60%
2008 6,485 75.69% 1,823 21.28% 260 3.03%
2012 7,144 82.90% 1,287 14.93% 187 2.17%
2016 6,779 76.38% 1,105 12.45% 991 11.17%
2020 8,643 82.57% 1,509 14.42% 316 3.02%
2024 8,957 82.63% 1,623 14.97% 260 2.40%

Communities

City

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

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