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Lincoln County, MO
13 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Lincoln County, Missouri.
Population
63,057
Land area
627sq mi
People per sq mi
101
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Lincoln County
Lincoln County at a glance
- By population, it ranks 18th among 115 counties in Missouri.
- The median household income is $89,278, 26% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,300 (6% above Missouri) and median rent is $961 a month.
- Its largest cities are Troy (13,947), Moscow Mills (3,823) and Elsberry (1,870).
Local data for Lincoln County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lincoln County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,278
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$244,300
Prices +3.1% in a year
Median rent
$961/mo
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (17,651), Irish Americans (9,362), Italian Americans (2,657).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,050
12,977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,071
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$455M
FY 2026, $7,642 per person
PPP loans
$72.1M
1,537 loans, 7,914 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$119K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lincoln County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lincoln County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
462
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
167
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 20°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lincoln County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lincoln County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lincoln County, MO?
- Troy is the largest city or town in Lincoln County, with about 13,947 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63343, 63347, 63349, 63362, 63369.
- What is the population of Lincoln County, MO?
- About 63,057 people live in Lincoln County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County borders St. Charles County, Warren County, Pike County, Montgomery County, Calhoun County, IL.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023