Lincoln County, Idaho

Coordinates: 42°59′N 114°08′W / 42.98°N 114.13°W / 42.98; -114.13
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Lincoln County
County
American Legion Hall (Shoshone, Idaho)
American Legion Hall (Shoshone, Idaho)
Official seal of Lincoln County
Seal
Map of Idaho highlighting Lincoln County
Location within the U.S. state of Idaho
Map of the United States highlighting Idaho
Idaho's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°59′N 114°08′W / 42.98°N 114.13°W / 42.98; -114.13
Country United States
State Idaho
FoundedMarch 18, 1895
Named forAbraham Lincoln
SeatShoshone
Largest cityShoshone
Area
 • Total1,206 sq mi (3,120 km2)
 • Land1,201 sq mi (3,110 km2)
 • Water4.5 sq mi (12 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,127
 • Density4.3/sq mi (1.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.lincolncountyid.us

Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,127.[1] The county seat and largest city is Shoshone.[2] The county is named after President Abraham Lincoln.[3] The Idaho Territory was created in 1863, during the Lincoln Administration of 1861–65.

Lincoln County is included in the Hailey, ID Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Lincoln County was created by the Idaho Legislature on March 18, 1895, by a partitioning of Blaine County, which was created earlier that month by a merger of Alturas and Logan Counties. Lincoln County itself was partitioned on January 28, 1913, with a western portion becoming Gooding County and an eastern portion becoming Minidoka County. The county assumed its present borders on February 8, 1919, when a southern portion became Jerome County.[4]

Geography[edit]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,206 square miles (3,120 km2), of which 1,201 square miles (3,110 km2) is land and 4.5 square miles (12 km2) (0.4%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties[edit]

Major highways[edit]

National protected area[edit]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19001,784—
191012,676610.5%
19203,446−72.8%
19303,242−5.9%
19404,23030.5%
19504,2560.6%
19603,686−13.4%
19703,057−17.1%
19803,43612.4%
19903,308−3.7%
20004,04422.2%
20105,20828.8%
20205,127−1.6%
2023 (est.)5,450[6]6.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960,[8] 1900–1990,[9]
1990–2000,[10] 2010–2020[11]

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 4,044 people, 1,447 households, and 1,050 families living in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile (1.2 people/km2). There were 1,651 housing units at an average density of 1 units per square mile (0.39 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 86.47% White, 0.47% Black or African American, 1.21% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 9.42% from other races, and 1.93% from two or more races. 13.40% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 16.8% were of English, 12.4% American, 11.5% German and 8.3% Irish ancestry.

There were 1,447 households, out of which 37.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.50% were married couples living together, 5.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 22.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 30.40% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 106.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,484, and the median income for a family was $36,792. Males had a median income of $26,576 versus $20,032 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,257. 13.10% of the population and 10.80% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.30% of those under the age of 18 and 7.00% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

2010 census[edit]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 5,208 people, 1,705 households, and 1,271 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 4.3 inhabitants per square mile (1.7/km2). There were 1,976 housing units at an average density of 1.6 units per square mile (0.62 units/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 80.1% white, 0.7% American Indian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 16.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 28.3% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 21.2% were German, 17.3% were English, 6.9% were Irish, and 6.1% were American.[15]

Of the 1,705 households, 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 25.5% were non-families, and 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.52. The median age was 32.0 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $45,714 and the median income for a family was $50,543. Males had a median income of $37,639 versus $30,080 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,011. About 10.9% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 25.0% of those age 65 or over.[16]

2020 census[edit]

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 5,127 people and 1,804 households living in the county.[1][17] The population density was 4.3 inhabitants per square mile, or 4.3 inhabitants per 1.7 square kilometers.

Communities[edit]

Cities[edit]

Unincorporated community[edit]

Politics[edit]

United States presidential election results for Lincoln County, Idaho[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 1,469 75.68% 414 21.33% 58 2.99%
2016 1,184 67.73% 360 20.59% 204 11.67%
2012 1,141 68.61% 469 28.20% 53 3.19%
2008 1,232 65.88% 545 29.14% 93 4.97%
2004 1,388 73.99% 466 24.84% 22 1.17%
2000 1,049 66.65% 437 27.76% 88 5.59%
1996 744 47.63% 478 30.60% 340 21.77%
1992 656 38.61% 514 30.25% 529 31.14%
1988 918 60.20% 574 37.64% 33 2.16%
1984 1,211 74.98% 386 23.90% 18 1.11%
1980 1,294 69.12% 462 24.68% 116 6.20%
1976 909 57.75% 615 39.07% 50 3.18%
1972 1,120 74.37% 313 20.78% 73 4.85%
1968 972 62.91% 350 22.65% 223 14.43%
1964 969 61.10% 617 38.90% 0 0.00%
1960 970 55.33% 783 44.67% 0 0.00%
1956 1,069 61.83% 660 38.17% 0 0.00%
1952 1,383 71.11% 562 28.89% 0 0.00%
1948 851 52.63% 748 46.26% 18 1.11%
1944 934 54.30% 784 45.58% 2 0.12%
1940 1,009 53.05% 886 46.58% 7 0.37%
1936 766 44.51% 916 53.22% 39 2.27%
1932 691 43.51% 869 54.72% 28 1.76%
1928 865 70.50% 358 29.18% 4 0.33%
1924 692 54.36% 154 12.10% 427 33.54%
1920 755 63.87% 427 36.13% 0 0.00%
1916 1,121 48.59% 1,084 46.99% 102 4.42%
1912 1,191 23.41% 1,541 30.29% 2,355 46.29%
1908 1,310 54.33% 804 33.35% 297 12.32%
1904 688 68.19% 262 25.97% 59 5.85%
1900 370 51.03% 355 48.97% 0 0.00%

Education[edit]

School districts include:[19]

The county is in the catchment area, but not the taxation zone, for College of Southern Idaho.[20]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 187.
  4. ^ Goertzen, Dorine (September 20, 1962). "Lincoln County was built on plains of Snake River". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). p. 11, section 2.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  9. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  11. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  13. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  14. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  15. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  16. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  17. ^ "QuickFacts, Lincoln County, Idaho". census.gov. April 1, 2010. Archived from the original on May 17, 2022. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  18. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  19. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Lincoln County, ID" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 11, 2024. - Text list
  20. ^ "Community Colleges" (PDF). Legislative Budget Book. Idaho Legislature. 2016. p. 1-81 (PDF p. 3/9). - See area 1 in: "TITLE 33 EDUCATION CHAPTER 21 JUNIOR COLLEGES". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved March 12, 2024.

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