Lincoln Parish, LA

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2021 Population

48,415

2.75% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

28.3

0.712% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

28.4%

6.99% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$38,458

5.38% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$159,600

4.72% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

21,214

3.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lincoln Parish, LA had a population of 48.4k people with a median age of 28.3 and a median household income of $38,458. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lincoln Parish, LA grew from 47,118 to 48,415, a 2.75% increase and its median household income grew from $36,496 to $38,458, a 5.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lincoln Parish, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.94%), White (Hispanic) (1.62%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.56%).

None of the households in Lincoln Parish, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Lincoln Parish, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lincoln Parish, LA are Louisiana Tech University (2,121 degrees awarded in 2021) and Grambling State University (777 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lincoln Parish, LA was $159,600, and the homeownership rate was 52.8%.

Most people in Lincoln Parish, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Lincoln Parish, LA was 2 cars per household.

Lincoln Parish, LA borders Bienville Parish, LA, Claiborne Parish, LA, Jackson Parish, LA, Ouachita Parish, LA, and Union Parish, LA.

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Population & Diversity

Lincoln Parish, LA is home to a population of 48.4k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.51% of Lincoln Parish, LA residents were born outside of the country (1.7k people).

In 2021, there were 1.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.7k people) in Lincoln Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.42k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Lincoln Parish, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lincoln Parish, LA was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lincoln Parish, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lincoln Parish, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
25.7k ± 273
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.3k ± 637
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.42k ± 552

3.15%

Hispanic Population

1.52k people

3.15% of the people in Lincoln Parish, LA are hispanic (1.52k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lincoln Parish, LA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

3.51%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.7k people

3.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.84k people

As of 2021, 3.51% of Lincoln Parish, LA residents (1.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lincoln Parish, LA was 3.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lincoln Parish, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
869 ± 228
Gulf War (2001-)
564 ± 204
Gulf War (1990s)
380 ± 151

Lincoln Parish, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lincoln Parish, LA employs 21.2k people. The largest industries in Lincoln Parish, LA are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,619 people), Educational Services (2,999 people), and Retail Trade (2,740 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,625), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,750), and Utilities ($56,236).

Employment

Occupations

21.2k

2021 Value

± 1,348

3.1%

1 Year growth

± 8.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lincoln Parish, LA grew at a rate of 3.1%, from 20.6k employees to 21.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lincoln Parish, LA, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,340 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,223 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,858 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lincoln Parish, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

21.2k

2021 Value

± 1,348

3.1%

1 Year growth

± 8.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lincoln Parish, LA grew at a rate of 3.1%, from 20.6k employees to 21.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lincoln Parish, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,619 people), Educational Services (2,999 people), and Retail Trade (2,740 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lincoln Parish, LA, though some of these residents may live in Lincoln Parish, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,883

Median earning men ± $2,383

$21,225

Median earning women ± $2,356

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,604), Information ($50,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,622).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($43,438), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,884), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($26,089).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

460
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
365
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
217
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$266k
Manufacturing
$227k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$137k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lincoln County, LA went to Donald J. Trump with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.43%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.43%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lincoln County, LA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2021, universities in Lincoln Parish, LA awarded 2,898 degrees. The student population of Lincoln Parish, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 15,086 male students and 17,528 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lincoln Parish, LA are White (1,553 and 57.4%), followed by Black or African American (887 and 32.8%), Hispanic or Latino (92 and 3.4%), and Unknown (82 and 3.03%).

The largest universities in Lincoln Parish, LA by number of degrees awarded are Louisiana Tech University (2,121 and 73.2%) and Grambling State University (777 and 26.8%).

The most popular majors in Lincoln Parish, LA are General Business Administration & Management (229 and 7.9%), General Biological Sciences (175 and 6.04%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (172 and 5.94%).

The median tuition cost in Lincoln Parish, LA for a public four year colleges is $5,771 for in-state students and $9,141 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lincoln Parish, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 32,614 (46.3% men and 53.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 32,614 students enrolled in Lincoln Parish, LA, 46.3% men and 53.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,594 records, of which 48.6% were women and 51.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
98 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
165 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
106 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lincoln Parish, LA was General Business Administration & Management with 98 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lincoln Parish, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Louisiana Tech University
2,121 degrees awarded
Grambling State University
777 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Louisiana Tech University with 2,121 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,276 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lincoln Parish, LA, which is 0.787 times less than the 1,622 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,553 degrees mean that there were 1.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 887 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,771) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,104) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,521) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.927% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (815k), and Secondary Education (622k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lincoln Parish, LA was $159,600 in 2021, which is 0.652 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $152,400 to $159,600, a 4.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Lincoln Parish, LA is 52.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lincoln Parish, LA have an average commute time of 18.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lincoln Parish, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lincoln Parish, LA is $38,458. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lincoln Parish, LA was Census Tract 9605 with a value of $71,380, followed by Census Tract 9601 and Census Tract 9602, with respective values of $54,484 and $36,548.

In 2022, 17% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lincoln Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.72%.

Housing

Property

$159,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,315

$9,366

Median Property Taxes

±$726

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lincoln Parish, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lincoln Parish, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.8%

Homeownership

2021

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.8% of the housing units in Lincoln Parish, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lincoln Parish, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9605
Census Tract 9601
Census Tract 9602

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lincoln Parish, LA was Census Tract 9605 with a value of $71,380, followed by Census Tract 9601 and Census Tract 9602, with respective values of $54,484 and $36,548.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lincoln Parish, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$38,458

Median Household Income

± $3,327

17.7k

Number of Households

± 1,100

In 2021, the median household income of the 17.7k households in Lincoln Parish, LA grew to $38,458 from the previous year's value of $36,496.

The following chart displays the households in Lincoln Parish, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lincoln Parish, LA is from Lincoln Parish, LA.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Lincoln Parish, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.8%)
Carpooled (7.75%)
Worked At Home (5.55%)

In 2021, 83.8% of workers in Lincoln Parish, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.75%) and those who worked at home (5.55%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lincoln Parish, LA have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.01% of the workforce in Lincoln Parish, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lincoln Parish, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lincoln Parish, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lincoln Parish, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lincoln Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.72%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

28.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lincoln Parish, LA (12.9k out of 45.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lincoln Parish, LA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 26.9% of the children was living in poverty in Lincoln Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 402 in Lincoln Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 54.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.7% of the population of Lincoln Parish, LA has health coverage, with 44.2% on employee plans, 24.6% on Medicaid, 9.92% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lincoln Parish, LA see 1508 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.92% decrease from the previous year (1522 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2586 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 235 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,508 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lincoln Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Lincoln Parish, LA see an average of 1,508 patients per year. This represents a 0.92% decrease from the previous year (1,522 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lincoln Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 33.6% between 18 and 34 years, 29% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.26%

Uninsured

44.2%

Employer Coverage

24.6%

Medicaid

9.92%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lincoln Parish, LA declined by 9.92% from 8.06% to 7.26%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lincoln Parish, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 53.4 in Lincoln Parish, LA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lincoln Parish, LA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.5% in Lincoln Parish, LA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lincoln Parish, LA.

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