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Lincoln County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Lincoln County has 25,353 residents, up 4.5% since 2020 (+1.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 674 households moved in and 516 moved out (+158 net), bringing in a net $6.8M of income. Median household income is $52,440, the median home $147,300 and median rent $698 a month.
In Kentucky: 30th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 7th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 72nd of 120 counties for median household income · 62nd of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Lincoln County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Boyle County, KY | 140 | $6.1M |
| Garrard County, KY | 57 | $2.2M |
| Casey County, KY | 52 | $1.9M |
| Pulaski County, KY | 51 | $2.0M |
| Mercer County, KY | 46 | $1.8M |
| Fayette County, KY | 35 | $1.6M |
| Jessamine County, KY | 32 | $1.4M |
| Rockcastle County, KY | 26 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Lincoln County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Boyle County, KY | 107 | $6.2M |
| Garrard County, KY | 60 | $2.8M |
| Casey County, KY | 44 | $2.0M |
| Pulaski County, KY | 37 | $1.3M |
| Mercer County, KY | 25 | $0.9M |
| Fayette County, KY | 23 | $0.7M |
| Madison County, KY | 23 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.