City safety & data profile

LincolntonNC

Lincolnton, NC is a 11K-resident city in Lincoln County with a median household income of $46,320.

Lincoln County, North Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lincolnton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lincolnton has a population larger than 6% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $248,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 94%
By size
$46,320
Median income
$248,700
Median home
22.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Lincolnton

Lincolnton posts a median household income higher than 5% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Lincolnton area.

Top 95%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Lincolnton

Where Lincolnton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$46,320 Bottom 5% higher than 5% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NC $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lincolnton, NC beyond the headline numbers

Lincolnton sits inside Lincoln County, North Carolina, at roughly 35.47°N, -81.25°W. Population 10,900, $46,320 median household income. Median home value $248,700, median rent $965. Poverty rate 22.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lincolnton's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 39.2%, then obesity at 38%. 1 hospital in/around Lincolnton, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lincolnton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,900
Lincolnton
Median Income
$46,320
-32% vs avg
Median Home Value
$248,700
+9% vs avg
Median Age
37.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lincoln County) - Lincolnton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
93K+18%
Median Income
$80,016+63%
Median Home Value
$321,000+108%
Poverty Rate
11.2%-28%
Unemployment
3.3%-75%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lincolnton, NC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$965/mo
Poverty Rate
22.7% +60% vs avg
Unemployment 3.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24%
Work From Home 11.7%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 62.6%
African American 21.3%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
39.2%
Obesity
38%
Short Sleep Duration
35.2%
Physical Inactivity
28%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.3%
Current Smoking
16.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.8%
Binge Drinking
14.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.3%
Diabetes
13.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.8%
Annual Checkup 79%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.6%
Stroke
4.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lincolnton, NC? ▼
Lincolnton, NC has a population of 10,900 people, located in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
What is the median household income in Lincolnton? ▼
The median household income in Lincolnton, NC is $46,320 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 22.7%.
What is the median home value in Lincolnton? ▼
The median home value in Lincolnton, NC is $248,700. Median rent is $965/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lincolnton? ▼
The top health indicators in Lincolnton include High Blood Pressure (39.2%), Obesity (38%), Short Sleep Duration (35.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lincolnton? ▼
Lincolnton has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lincolnton? ▼
The median age in Lincolnton, NC is 37.1 years. 24% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lincolnton, NC is located in Lincoln County, North Carolina. With a population of 11K and a $46,320 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lincolnton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Lincolnton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Lincolnton area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Lincoln County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.