In Lincoln, West Virginia, the median home price is $101,513, compared with the West Virginia median of $181,745; median household income is $46,205; the population is 19,902; schools rate 5.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 294.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 33.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lincoln at a glance
Population
19,902
Median Household Income
$46,205
Typical Home Value
$101,513
School District Rating
5.3
Violent Crime Rate
294.7
Avg Commute Time
33.7
About Lincoln
Lincoln has a population of 19,902. The median home value is $101,513, 44% below the West Virginia median. Median household income is $46,205 (22% below the West Virginia median). The most populated towns are District 2, District 1, and District 3.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lincoln
3 towns, by population.
County rankings in West Virginia
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Lincoln at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lincoln?
- Lincoln has a population of 19,902 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lincoln?
- The median home value in Lincoln is $101,513. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lincoln?
- Median household income in Lincoln is $46,205 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lincoln in?
- Lincoln is in West Virginia.
- How many towns are in Lincoln?
- Lincoln contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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