Lincoln County

As of the latest available data, Lincoln County, Wyoming, has a population of approximately 19,830. The demographic breakdown is roughly 94.5% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 0.1% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino individuals of any race make up about 5.5% of the population. The median age is approximately 40.1 years. The county has around 7,430 households, with an average household size of 2.65 people. The median household income is roughly $58,758, and the poverty rate is about 7.4%.

Lincoln County, WY has a median home value of approximately $285,000 as of 2023. The median rent is around $900 per month. The county's homeownership rate stands at about 80%, and the median household income is roughly $70,000. The housing market has seen moderate growth, with a 7% year-over-year increase in home values. The average property tax rate is 0.52%, lower than the national average.

Lincoln County, WY, has upcoming elections featuring several key races. The primary election is in August, and the general election follows in November. Voter registration stands at approximately 11,000.

Key races include:

1. County Commissioner (2 seats)

   • Incumbents: Kent Connelly and Jerry T. Harmon
   • Challengers: Robert King, Sarah Haller

2. Sheriff

   • Incumbent: Shane Johnson
   • Challenger: Chris Johnson

3. State Representative, District 21

   • Incumbent: Evan Simpson
   • Challenger: Aaron Smith

4. State Senate, District 16

   • Incumbent: Dan Dockstader

Important dates:

• Primary Election: August 16
• General Election: November 8

Polling hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election days. For absentee voting, requests must be submitted by August 1 for the primary election and October 24 for the general election.

As of the most recent data, Lincoln County, WY, has a relatively educated populace but falls below national averages in some metrics. Approximately 89.4% of adults over 25 have at least a high school diploma, which is close to the national average of 88.5%. However, about 21.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is lower than the national average of approximately 33.1% and slightly below the Wyoming state average of 27.4%. The local education system includes several public schools managed by Lincoln County School Districts #1 and #2, offering K-12 education.

Overall, while Lincoln County residents are fairly well-educated in terms of high school completion, the area lags behind both the state and the nation in higher education attainment.

As of recent data, Lincoln County, Wyoming, has a workforce primarily engaged in various industries. The county boasts around 8,000 workers. Key industries include mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, amounting to approximately 16.7% of employment, which is notably higher compared to both the national (0.6%) and Wyoming state averages. Manufacturing and retail trade also play significant roles, employing about 12.3% and 9.1% respectively. Meanwhile, the education services, health care, and social assistance sectors comprise nearly 17% of the workforce, somewhat aligning with national trends. Lincoln County’s unemployment rate is around 4.5%, marginally above Wyoming's average of 3.9% but below the national average of 5.2%. These figures illustrate the county's strong presence in resource extraction and manufacturing over more service-oriented employment found in broader national and state contexts.

As of the most recent data, Lincoln County, WY, has an average household income of approximately $67,000. This figure is below the national average household income, which stands at about $68,700, but it is above the Wyoming state average, which is around $60,400.

These values illustrate that Lincoln County residents earn slightly less than the national average but are better off compared to the overall Wyoming state average.

As of recent data, Lincoln County, WY, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. The overall crime rate is approximately 24 per 1,000 residents, with the majority being property crimes. Here's a breakdown in a tabular format:

The low violent crime rate signifies a safer community, while property crimes are more common but still lower than many other regions.