Lincoln County GIS Maps
Lincoln County, Louisiana, has 48,396 residents and covers 471.7 square miles. The population grew 3.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Lincoln County is 22061.
Ruston is the county's largest population center. Lincoln County also includes 6 zip codes, 1 public school district and 19 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Lincoln County Trends
- Population
- 48,396▴
- Median Home Value
- $195,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,601▾
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Lincoln County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Lincoln County Population
Lincoln County had 48,396 residents in 2020. That was 3.6% higher than in 2010. Lincoln County added 5,887 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 103 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Ruston, Grambling and Dubach.
Population Trend in Lincoln County LA
Lincoln County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Lincoln County Zip Codes
Lincoln County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Ruston (71270), Grambling (71245) and Dubach (71235). Ruston is the largest zip by population, with about 31,513 residents or 65% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 84% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Lincoln County LA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71270 | Ruston | 31,513 | ▴ 2% |
| 71245 | Grambling | 4,849 | ▴ 2.8% |
| 71235 | Dubach | 4,309 | ▴ 0.7% |
| 71227 | Choudrant | 4,127 | ▴ 13.5% |
| 71272 | 71272 | 2,400 | ▴ 26.8% |
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Lincoln County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Lincoln County Demographics
Lincoln County has a median age of 28.6, which makes the county a little younger than Louisiana overall. About 19.8% of residents are under 18, while 14% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 36% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 26.6%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Lincoln County LA
Median Age
28.6
Under 18
19.8%
Age 65+
14%
Bachelor's+
36%
Lincoln County School Districts
Lincoln County is served by 1 public school district with 5,601 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Lincoln County LA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Parish School District | 5,601 | 100% | ▾ -3.5% |
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Lincoln County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Lincoln County Housing & Real Estate
Lincoln County has a median home value of $195,500 and a median gross rent of $821. About 54% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Louisiana median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $280,000 and homes spent about 94 days on the market.
Lincoln County Housing Mix
Lincoln County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Lincoln County Housing Trends
Lincoln County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Lincoln County, LA
Lincoln County has 2,031 business listings across 471 categories. The largest categories in Lincoln County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (72, 3.5%), Baptist Church (52, 2.6%), and Gas Stations (39, 1.9%). The full Lincoln County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Lincoln County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Lincoln County, LA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 72 | 3.5% |
| Baptist Church | 52 | 2.6% |
| Gas Stations | 39 | 1.9% |
| College University | 36 | 1.8% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 32 | 1.6% |
| Fast Food | 29 | 1.4% |
| Professional Services | 24 | 1.2% |
| Auto Repair | 24 | 1.2% |
| Insurance Agencies | 23 | 1.1% |
| Hair Salons | 22 | 1.1% |
Lincoln County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Nova Vital Recovery | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Ruston |
| Louisiana Tech Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Ruston |
| Forest Creek of Ruston | Accommodation | Ruston |
| Brewer Douglas a CPA | Accountant | Ruston |
| D-BAT Ruston | Active Life | Ruston |
| Plumwood Marketing | Advertising Agency | Ruston |
| Georgia Poultry Equipment Co. | Agricultural Service | Dubach |
| Southern AgCredit | Agriculture Association | Ruston |
| Ruston Regional Airport | Airport | Ruston |
| Pafford Emergency Medical Services | Ambulance And Ems Services | Ruston |
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Lincoln County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Lincoln County Basemaps
Lincoln County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Lincoln County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Lincoln County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.