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Lincoln County, KY
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Population
24,504
Land area
333sq mi
People per sq mi
74
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Lincoln County
Lincoln County at a glance
- Lincoln County is 36% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,440, 18% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,300 (28% below Kentucky) and median rent is $698 a month.
- Its largest cities are Stanford (3,643), Crab Orchard (739) and Hustonville (612).
Local data for Lincoln County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lincoln County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,440
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$147,300
Prices +7.3% in a year
Median rent
$698/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,710), German Americans (1,412), Mexican Americans (471).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,905
3,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,365
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $6,702 per person
PPP loans
$17.6M
736 loans, 2,272 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$77.65K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lincoln County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lincoln County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
227
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 27°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lincoln County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lincoln County, KY?
- Stanford is the largest city or town in Lincoln County, with about 3,643 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40419, 40437, 40448, 40484, 40489.
- What is the population of Lincoln County, KY?
- About 24,504 people live in Lincoln County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County borders Pulaski County, Boyle County, Garrard County, Rockcastle County, Casey County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023