West Virginia

Lincoln

20,463
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Lincoln

Lincoln, West Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 5,053. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 20,463.

Its recorded population peaked at 23,675 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 14 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Hamlin (Lincoln County), and 2 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202020,463
201021,720
200022,108
199021,382
198023,675
197018,912
196020,267
195022,466
194022,886
193019,156
192019,378
191020,491
190015,434
189011,246
18808,739
18705,053
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, West Virginia.

Skirmish at Hamlin (Lincoln County)
1862

Historic places in Lincoln

National Register of Historic Places listings in Lincoln, West Virginia.

Lincoln National Bank
Hamlin
Holley Hills Estate
Alum Creek

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Frequently asked about Lincoln

When does Lincoln first appear in the US census?
Lincoln, West Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 5,053.
What is the population of Lincoln?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Lincoln had a recorded population of 20,463.
When did Lincoln's population peak?
Lincoln's recorded population peaked at 23,675 in 1980.
Were any battles fought in Lincoln?
1 documented military engagement took place in Lincoln, including Skirmish at Hamlin (Lincoln County).
How many historic places are in Lincoln?
2 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lincoln, West Virginia.
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