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Lincoln County, MN: growth, migration and housing
Lincoln County has 5,583 residents, down 0.7% since 2020 (-0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 108 households moved in and 138 moved out (-30 net), bringing in a net $1.4M of income. Median household income is $69,694, the median home $164,400 and median rent $674 a month.
In Minnesota: 61st of 87 counties for 5-year population growth · 73rd of 87 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 69th of 87 counties for median household income · 70th of 87 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon County, MN | 20 | $1.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Lincoln County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon County, MN | 28 | $1.4M |
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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.