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Lincolnton, NC
City in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
Population
11,783
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,314
ZIP codes
0
Lincolnton and its ZIP codes
Lincolnton at a glance
- Lincolnton is about 6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 86th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $46,320, 36% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,700 (14% below North Carolina) and median rent is $965 a month.
Local data for Lincolnton, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lincolnton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,320
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$248,700
Median rent
$965/mo
Homeownership
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,325), Irish Americans (892), Mexican Americans (638).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Lincolnton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,657
28,818 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$604M
FY 2026, $6,955 per person
How people get to work
Lincolnton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lincolnton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
93
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lincolnton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Lincolnton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Iron StationCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.4 |
| CrouseCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.1 |
| High ShoalsCity | 6 mi | 2.6 |
| MaidenTown | 7.8 mi | 6.6 |
| AlexisCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2 |
| CherryvilleCity | 10 mi | 5.8 |
| DallasTown | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| StanleyTown | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| DellviewTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| DenverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| NewtonCity | 13 mi | 13.8 |
| WacoTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| LowesvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| Spencer MountainTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Bessemer CityCity | 14 mi | 5.7 |
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lincolnton, NC in?
- Lincolnton is in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Lincolnton, NC?
- About 11,783 people live in Lincolnton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lincolnton?
- Nearby places include Iron Station (5.1 mi), Crouse (5.2 mi), High Shoals (6 mi), Maiden (7.8 mi), Alexis (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023