Lincolnton, NC cityscape

28092

Lincolnton, NC

Total Population
41,002
Median Household Income
$59,979
Median Home Value
$202,600
Median Rent
$883

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$59,979
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$202,600
100.4% above state median
Rent
$883
100% above state median
Median Age
41.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Lincolnton, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$59,979
-20.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.51 people

Total Households
16,080
Family Households
51.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
36.5%
#2 Industry
Education
20.3%
#3 Industry
Construction
15.1%
Total Employed Residents:12,072

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.3%
240 workers
Public Transit
0.2%
31 workers
Total Commuting Workers:18,170
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.9%
19,752 employed
Labor Force
20,846
1,062 unemployed
Median Age
41.2 years
Per Capita Income
$31,325
Poverty Rate
12.5%

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