Lincoln County is a county located in the state of Nevada. As of 2000, the population is 4,165. Its county seat is Pioche6.
History
Lincoln County was created after Nevada moved its state line eastward and southward at the expense of Utah and Arizona territories. Named for Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States in 1866. The original bill called for the creation of Stewart County, after Nevada Senator William M. Stewart, but the bill was changed in a substitute bill. Crystal Springs was the first county seat in 1861, followed by Hiko in 1867 and Pioche 1871.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 27,549 km² (10,637 mi²). 27,541 km² (10,634 mi²) of it is land and 8 km² (3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.03% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,165 people, 1,540 households, and 1,010 families residing in the county. The population density is 0/km² (0/mi²). There are 2,178 housing units at an average density of 0/km² (0/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 91.50% White, 1.78% Black or African American, 1.75% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.69% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. 5.31% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,540 households out of which 29.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% are married couples living together, 7.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% are non-families. 31.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 3.15.
In the county the population is spread out with 30.10% under the age of 18, 6.00% from 18 to 24, 21.90% from 25 to 44, 25.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 107.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 108.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $31,979, and the median income for a family is $45,588. Males have a median income of $40,048 versus $23,571 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,326. 16.50% of the population and 11.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.60% of those under the age of 18 and 17.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
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