Mississippi

Lincoln

34,907
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Lincoln

Lincoln, Mississippi, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 10,184. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 34,907.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Grierson's Raid — Brookhaven Strike, Skirmish at Gallatin, Mississippi, Action at Brookhaven, and 17 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202034,907
201034,869
200033,166
199030,278
198030,174
197026,198
196026,759
195027,899
194027,506
193026,357
192024,652
191028,597
190021,552
189017,912
188013,547
187010,184
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Lincoln

Military engagements that took place in Lincoln, Mississippi.

Grierson's Raid — Brookhaven Strike
1863
Skirmish at Gallatin, Mississippi
1863
Action at Brookhaven
1863
Skirmish at Union Church, Mississippi (supplemental 1864)
1864

Historic places in Lincoln

National Register of Historic Places listings in Lincoln, Mississippi.

Foxx-Cox House
Bogue Chitto
Hardy, Capt. Jack C., House
Brookhaven
Inez Hotel
Brookhaven
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Native Heritage
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Frequently asked about Lincoln

When does Lincoln first appear in the US census?
Lincoln, Mississippi first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 10,184.
What is the population of Lincoln?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Lincoln had a recorded population of 34,907.
Were any battles fought in Lincoln?
4 documented military engagements took place in Lincoln, including Grierson's Raid — Brookhaven Strike, Skirmish at Gallatin, Mississippi, Action at Brookhaven.
How many historic places are in Lincoln?
17 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lincoln, Mississippi.
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