Lincoln County, North Carolina

county in North Carolina, United States

Lincoln County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 86,810 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Lincolnton.[2]

Lincoln County
Lincoln County Courthouse
Lincoln County Courthouse
Map of North Carolina highlighting Lincoln County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°29′19″N 81°13′37″W / 35.488491°N 81.226893°W / 35.488491; -81.226893
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1779
Named forBenjamin Lincoln
SeatLincolnton
Largest communityLincolnton
Area
 • Total304.87 sq mi (789.6 km2)
 • Land295.85 sq mi (766.2 km2)
 • Water9.02 sq mi (23.4 km2)  2.96%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total86,810
 • Density293.43/sq mi (113.29/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district10th
Websitewww.lincolncounty.org

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Lincoln County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.