County profile · Kentucky
Lincoln County, KY market data
How Lincoln County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 25,353
- +4.6% since 2020
- Households
- 9,705
- Median household income
- $52,440
- +22.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $147,300
- Jobs located here
- 4,062
- Highest market score
- 77
- Restaurants and cafes, #185 of 2,405 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Lincoln County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Lincoln County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Lincoln County has an estimated 25,353 people and 9,705 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Lincoln County grew 4.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Lincoln County is $52,440, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 22.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lincoln County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (52).
Of the business types scored in Lincoln County, restaurants and cafes (77), real estate businesses (76) and sit-down restaurants (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For restaurants and cafes, that ranks #185 of 2,405 scored counties.
Lincoln County is part of the Danville area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for restaurants and cafes (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lincoln County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lincoln County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and cafes | 77 | #185 of 2,405 | 38 | 39.2 | $792K | 213 | 17 |
| Real estate | 76 | #84 of 2,229 | 9 | 9.3 | Index only | 328 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 76 | #211 of 2,405 | 23 | 23.7 | $1.3M | 197 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 75 | #333 of 2,272 | 10 | 10.3 | $2.6M | 206 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 73 | #271 of 2,401 | 25 | 25.8 | $362K | 135 | 10 |
| Auto repair shops | 70 | #341 of 2,378 | 16 | 16.5 | $566K | 127 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 69 | #401 of 2,222 | 8 | 8.2 | $3.8M | 123 | 10 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 68 | #259 of 2,176 | 8 | 8.2 | Index only | 293 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 68 | #406 of 2,394 | 30 | 30.9 | $306K | 201 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 65 | #398 of 2,088 | 5 | 5.2 | $992K | 150 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 62 | #497 of 1,886 | 5 | 5.2 | $1.8M | 187 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #575 of 2,339 | 12 | 12.4 | $605K | 141 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 62 | #620 of 2,070 | 5 | 5.2 | $10.4M | 112 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 58 | #738 of 2,385 | 23 | 23.7 | $316K | 148 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 57 | #904 of 2,402 | 17 | 17.5 | $3.1M | 91 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 55 | #880 of 2,200 | 11 | 11.3 | $640K | 73 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 46 | #989 of 1,656 | 7 | 7.2 | $1.3M | 74 | 7 |
| Pizza | 46 | #1,209 of 2,090 | 11 | 11.3 | $2.7M | 54 | 10 |
| Tire shops | 45 | #910 of 1,530 | 5 | 5.2 | $1.8M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 43 | #1,371 of 2,261 | 10 | 10.3 | $5.2M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 41 | #1,570 of 2,358 | 26 | 26.8 | $1.2M | 49 | 15 |
| Veterinarians | 34 | #1,123 of 1,485 | 5 | 5.2 | $1.4M | 52 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 30 | #1,225 of 1,472 | 6 | 6.2 | $235K | 35 | 4 |
| Barbershops | 22 | #1,204 of 1,356 | 9 | 9.3 | $807K | 43 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $1.2M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $10M | 242 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $7.8M | 323 | 13 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $7.8M | 165 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $3.1M | 127 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $1.6M | Too few | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $6.1M | Too few | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $30.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $12.2M | Too few | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $12.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 7 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Lincoln County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $9.1M | $934 | 97 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $30.2M | $3,109 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $30.1M | $3,099 | 76 |
| Groceries | $52.2M | $5,383 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.3M | $748 | 74 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.2M | $326 | 56 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5M | $511 | 52 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.2M | $946 | 73 |
| Pets | $7M | $725 | 80 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $15.4M | $1,591 | 77 |
| Vehicle insurance | $25.8M | $2,662 | 136 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $23.5M | $2,421 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $12.2M | $1,255 | 89 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $127.8M | $13,170 | 79 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Lincoln County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 25,353+4.6% since 2020
- Households
- 9,705
- Median age
- 41.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 333 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 74
- Median household income
- $52,440+22.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $71,952
- Median home value
- $147,300
- Jobs located here
- 4,062
- Daytime population
- 20,096Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Lincoln County?
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Questions
How fast is Lincoln County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Lincoln County at 25,353 people in 2025, up 4.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 9,705 households. Median household income rose 22.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Lincoln County, KY spend?
Households in Lincoln County spend about $127.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $52.2M on groceries and $30.2M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Lincoln County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (52).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lincoln County, KY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lincoln County are for restaurants and cafes (77), real estate businesses (76) and sit-down restaurants (76). Lincoln County ranks #185 of 2,405 scored counties for restaurants and cafes.
How does Lincoln County, KY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Lincoln County is $52,440 a year, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $147,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Lincoln County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for restaurants and cafes (64% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in Lincoln County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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