Lincolnton, NC Demographics

A map of Lincolnton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,091	7,413	60.2%	66.8%
Black	2,505	1,485	21.3%	13.4%
Hispanic	1,753	1,542	14.9%	13.9%
Multiracial	393	455	3.3%	4.1%
Native American/Other	28	93	0.2%	0.8%
Asian	13	103	0.1%	0.9%

Lincolnton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 11,783, an increase from the 11,091 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.2% White, 21.3% Black, 14.9% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lincolnton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lincolnton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lincolnton, that probability was 51.4% in 2020 and 56.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lincolnton is ranked the 86th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lincolnton was ranked the 87th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lincolnton's White Population

7,091 residents of Lincolnton, or 60.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lincolnton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Lincolnton ranks 433rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincolnton's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Lincolnton's population has decreased from 66.8% to 60.2%.

Lincolnton is less White than neighboring Crouse (77.7% White), Iron Station (75.1% White), High Shoals (77.2% White), Maiden (69.1% White), and Alexis (80.9% White).

Lincolnton's Black Population

2,505 residents of Lincolnton, or 21.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lincolnton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Lincolnton ranks 356th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincolnton's Black population has grown by an estimated 68.7%. Black residents' share of Lincolnton's population has increased from 13.4% to 21.3%.

Lincolnton is more Black than neighboring Crouse (0% Black), Iron Station (16.1% Black), High Shoals (11.8% Black), Maiden (4.2% Black), and Alexis (14.2% Black).

Lincolnton's Asian Population

13 residents of Lincolnton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lincolnton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Lincolnton ranks 289th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincolnton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 87.4%. Asian residents' share of Lincolnton's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Lincolnton is more Asian than neighboring Crouse (0% Asian), Iron Station (0% Asian), High Shoals (0% Asian), and Alexis (0% Asian). Lincolnton is less Asian than neighboring Maiden (7.2% Asian).

Lincolnton's Hispanic Population

1,753 residents of Lincolnton, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lincolnton is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Lincolnton ranks 119th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincolnton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Lincolnton's population has increased from 13.9% to 14.9%.

Lincolnton is more Hispanic than neighboring Iron Station (0.6% Hispanic), High Shoals (6% Hispanic), and Alexis (2.5% Hispanic). Lincolnton is less Hispanic than neighboring Crouse (17.4% Hispanic), and Maiden (17.4% Hispanic).

Lincolnton's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Lincolnton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lincolnton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Lincolnton ranks 327th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincolnton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 69.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lincolnton's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Lincolnton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crouse (0% Native American/Other), Iron Station (0% Native American/Other), High Shoals (0% Native American/Other), and Maiden (0% Native American/Other). Lincolnton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alexis (2.4% Native American/Other).

Lincolnton's Multiracial Population

393 residents of Lincolnton, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lincolnton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lincolnton ranks 297th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincolnton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Lincolnton's population has decreased from 4.1% to 3.3%.

Lincolnton is more Multiracial than neighboring Maiden (2.1% Multiracial), and Alexis (0% Multiracial). Lincolnton is less Multiracial than neighboring Crouse (4.9% Multiracial), Iron Station (8.2% Multiracial), and High Shoals (5.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.