Time Zone: Lincoln County lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Pioche is the Seat for Lincoln County.
Lincoln County was founded February 25, 1866.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Lincoln had a population of 4,794 people. This is an increase of 15.1% since the last Census (which gave a population of 4,165 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Lincoln represented 0.21% of the total population of Nevada, making it the state's 13th most populous county (out of 17 counties).
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 | 5,345 | +28.33% | +11.49% since 2009 |
2009 | 4,794 | +15.1% | +3.25% since 2008 |
2008 | 4,643 | +11.48% | +4.22% since 2007 |
2007 | 4,455 | +6.96% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 4,165 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Lincoln County Census Page for Lincoln County. .
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