The 2000 Census showed that Lincoln County had a population of 33,166 people. This represented 1.17% of the total population of Mississippi, making it the state's 28th most populous county (out of 82 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Lincoln had a population of 34,830 people. This is an increase of 5.02% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 34,869 | +5.13% | +0.11% since 2009 |
2009 | 34,830 | +5.02% | +0.52% since 2008 |
2008 | 34,650 | +4.47% | +0.98% since 2007 |
2007 | 34,313 | +3.46% | +0.52% since 2006 |
2006 | 34,137 | +2.93% | +1.46% since 2005 |
2005 | 33,645 | +1.44% | +0.68% since 2004 |
2004 | 33,418 | +0.76% | +0.22% since 2003 |
2003 | 33,344 | +0.54% | +0.15% since 2002 |
2002 | 33,295 | +0.39% | +0.4% since 2001 |
2001 | 33,164 | | |
--- | | | 2000 | 33,166 | The Last Census |
Lincoln County had 14,052 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Lincoln County has a total area<3> of 588 square miles [1,523 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (2.47 square miles [6.39 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Lincoln County had a population density of 56.6 people per square mile [21.86 people/km²], making it the state's 26th most densely populated county (out of 82 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Lincoln County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Lincoln and the state of Mississippi. Click here for the Lincoln County QuickFact (QF-28085).
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Lincoln County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Amite | QF-28005 | SW | 13,038 | 13,599 | -4.13% |
Copiah | QF-28029 | N | 29,094 | 28,757 | 1.17% |
Franklin | QF-28037 | W | 8,324 | 8,448 | -1.47% |
Jefferson | QF-28063 | W | 8,928 | 9,740 | -8.34% |
Lawrence | QF-28077 | E | 13,308 | 13,258 | 0.38% |
Pike | QF-28113 | S | 39,834 | 38,940 | 2.3% |
Walthall | QF-28147 | SE | 15,291 | 15,156 | 0.89% |
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