Lincoln County is a rural county situated in the state of Colorado, and its population is 5,630. The population density in Lincoln County is 2.20 people per square mile, which is considerably lower than the US Population Density of 93.29 People per Square mile. The area has a wide variety of businesses and organizations, such as convenience stores, restaurants, gas stations, medical centers, banks, churches, educational institutions and government offices. There are a number of year-round outdoor activities to take part in such as fishing in nearby lakes and streams, camping at the various campgrounds and parks throughout the county, hunting game during the right seasons or simply taking long walks through nature trails or up mountain passes. Local sporting events include youth soccer tournaments at Timberview High School Stadium as well as annual rodeos hosted by the local 4-H club. Demographic organizations such as Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation provide support for businesses located within the county borders.
The population in Lincoln County is 5,630. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lincoln County is 38.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lincoln County is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lincoln County
- 52.2% are married
- 9.7% are divorced
- 27.0% are married with children
- 10.6% have children, but are single
Race in Lincoln County
- 66.4% are White
- 9.0% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 22.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander