Lincoln County
countyLincoln County is located in north-central Kansas and is known as the "Post Rock Capital of Kansas". The county had a population of 2,939 in the 2020 Census, which has slightly decreased to an estimated 2,923 in 2024. Lincoln County offers a rural environment with a strong sense of community. Agriculture and ranching form the backbone of Lincoln County's economy. The county seat, Lincoln Center, serves as the commercial and administrative hub. Limestone quarrying is also a notable local industry. Lincoln County's historical significance is tied to its settlement in the late 1860s and its development as an agricultural center. The county was named after President Abraham Lincoln. The unique "post rock" architecture, utilizing local limestone, distinguishes the area.
Lincoln County, Kansas
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 20105
- Country
- United States
- County
- Lincoln County
- Region
- Smoky Hills Upland
- Total Area
- 720 sq mi
- Land Area
- 719 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.05
- Longitude
- -98.2
- Climate
- Gently rolling prairie with bluffs in the south and east
- Notable Features
- Saline River · Post Rock formations
- Neighboring Areas
- Mitchell County · Ottawa County · Saline County · Ellsworth County · Russell County · Osborne County
- Population (2020)
- 2,939
- Est. Population (2024)
- 2,923
- Median Age
- 42.9
- Median Income
- $57,500
- Poverty Rate
- 11.3%
- Family Households
- 58.9%
- Owner-Occupied
- 80.4%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial makeup of the county is 91.1% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black.
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Wilson Reservoir & State Park · Lincoln City Park
- Parks & Trails
- Lincoln City Park
- Founded
- 1867
- Named After
- Abraham Lincoln
- Historical Significance
- Significant for its post rock architecture and agricultural heritage
- Key Events
- Establishment in 1867 · Organization in 1870 · County seat war in 1870s