Demographics & People — Lincolnton, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,503 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,500 |
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| Median Age | 37.1 |
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| Total Households | 5,047 |
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| Family Households | 2,887 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5353 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,361 |
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| Black or African American | 2,349 |
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| Asian | 15 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,973 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 4,378 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,960 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,884 |
| German | 1,541 |
| English | 1,089 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 880 |
| Irish | 583 |
| American | 539 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 527 |
| Hispanic: Costa Rican | 444 |
Language
| English Only | 9,084 |
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| Spanish | 1,263 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,651 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 858 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,634 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lincolnton, North Carolina.
