The Town FilesLincoln County, North Carolina
92,716 people. The median home is worth $321,000 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $80,016.
Towns in Lincoln County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnton | 11,091 | $248,700 | $46,320 | 37.1 |
| Westport | 5,705 | $580,000 | $131,908 | 44.0 |
| Lowesville | 3,281 | $406,500 | $113,510 | 43.2 |
| Denver | 2,697 | $296,300 | $65,721 | 38.9 |
| Iron Station | 825 | $158,700 | $77,083 | 43.4 |
People and housing
| Lincoln County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $321,000 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,015 | $969 |
| Median household income | $80,016 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 44.4 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.3% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
28,110 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,677 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 475 storm events in Lincoln County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lincoln County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4487: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).