Lincoln County, Oklahoma

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,501 km² (966 mi²). 2,481 km² (958 mi²) of it is land and 20 km² (8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.82% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 32,080 people, 12,178 households, and 9,121 families residing in the county. The population density is 13/km² (34/mi²). There are 13,712 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (14/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 86.43% White, 2.46% African American, 6.57% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 3.82% from two or more races. 1.51% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 12,178 households out of which 34.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.50% are married couples living together, 9.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.10% are non-families. 22.40% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.03.

In the county, the population is spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 97.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $31,187, and the median income for a family is $36,310. Males have a median income of $28,647 versus $20,099 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,890. 14.50% of the population and 11.10% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 17.90% are under the age of 18 and 12.10% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Agra
• Carney
• Chandler
• Davenport
• Fallis
• Kendrick
• Meeker
• Prague
• Sparks
• Tryon
• Warwick
• Wellston