Lincoln County, New Mexico Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Lincoln County, New Mexico
Lincoln County, New Mexico Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
20,224
Median Age
52.4
Male Median
51.5
Female Median
53.0
Lincoln County, New Mexico Population Growth

Lincoln County, New Mexico Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -1.4%%.
-1.4%% Growth
Lincoln County, New Mexico Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Lincoln County, New Mexico Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.4 | 20,224 |
| 2023 | 52.7 | 20,227 |
| 2022 | 51.7 | 20,222 |
| 2021 | 52.6 | 20,084 |
| 2020 | 51.5 | 19,640 |
| 2019 | 50.9 | 19,461 |
| 2018 | 51.0 | 19,482 |
| 2017 | 50.9 | 19,497 |
| 2016 | 50.9 | 19,726 |
| 2015 | 50.4 | 19,931 |
| 2014 | 50.2 | 20,162 |
| 2013 | 49.6 | 20,359 |
| 2012 | 49.2 | 20,440 |
| 2011 | 48.9 | 20,476 |
| 2010 | 48.4 | 20,502 |
Lincoln County, New Mexico Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.9% |
| 5–17 | 12.7% |
| 18–24 | 4.9% |
| 25–34 | 9.1% |
| 35–54 | 21.9% |
| 55–64 | 16.2% |
| 65+ | 31.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Lincoln County, New Mexico
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 92.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 32.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 60.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Lincoln County, New Mexico
The median age in Lincoln County, New Mexico is 52.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Lincoln County, New Mexico is 20,224.
In Lincoln County, New Mexico, seniors (ages 65+) make up 31.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Lincoln County, New Mexico is aging.