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Lincoln County, North Carolina

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Lincoln County, North Carolina
CountyLincoln County
StateNorth Carolina
Founded1779
SeatLincolnton
Largest cityLincolnton
Area total sq mi307
Area land sq mi298
Area water sq mi9.2
Area percentage3.0%
Population as of2020
Population total86,810
Population density sq miauto
Time zoneEastern
Named forBenjamin Lincoln
District10th

Lincoln County, North Carolina is a county located in the Piedmont region of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 United States Census, its population was 86,810. Its county seat and largest community is Lincolnton.

History

The area was originally inhabited by the Catawba people and saw early European settlement in the mid-18th century. The county was formed in 1779 from the eastern part of Tryon County and was named for Benjamin Lincoln, a Continental Army general during the American Revolutionary War. The Battle of Ramsour's Mill, a significant engagement in the Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War, was fought near present-day Lincolnton in 1780. In the 19th century, the county's economy was dominated by cotton cultivation and textile mills, with the Lincoln County Courthouse being constructed in 1923. The county was also the site of the Vesuvius Furnace, a historic ironworks from the early 1800s.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 307 square miles, of which 298 square miles is land and 9.2 square miles is water. It is situated in the Piedmont region, with terrain characterized by rolling hills. The South Fork Catawba River flows through the county, and its largest body of water is Lake Norman, which forms part of the county's eastern border with Catawba County and Iredell County. The county is bordered by Catawba County to the north, Iredell County to the northeast, Mecklenburg County to the east, Gaston County to the south, and Cleveland County and Burke County to the west.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 86,810 people residing in the county. The Census Bureau reported a population density of 291.3 inhabitants per square mile. The racial makeup was predominantly non-Hispanic white, with significant African American and Hispanic or Latino populations. The median household income was above the state average, and the poverty rate was below the national average. Major ancestry groups include German, English, Scotch-Irish, and Irish.

Government and politics

Lincoln County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners elected to four-year terms. The county operates under the County manager form of government. It is part of the 10th Congressional District, represented by Patrick McHenry. The county is served by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and falls within the jurisdiction of the District Court and Superior Court for the 27A Prosecutorial District. In presidential elections, the county has consistently voted for the Republican Party nominee since the late 20th century.

Economy

Historically reliant on textiles and agriculture, the county's economy has diversified. Major employers now include manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and logistics. Key industrial sectors involve advanced manufacturing, plastics, and automotive parts. The presence of Lake Norman supports a significant tourism and recreation industry, including boating and fishing. The Charlotte metropolitan area's growth has spurred residential and commercial development in the eastern part of the county. Major employers include Atrium Health, Timken, and Schaeffler Group.

Education

Public education is administered by Lincoln County Schools, which operates multiple elementary, middle, and high schools, including North Lincoln High School and East Lincoln High School. The county is also home to Gaston College, a community college with a campus in Lincolnton. There are several private schools, such as University Christian School and Lincoln Charter School. The county library system is anchored by the Lincoln County Public Library in Lincolnton.

Communities

* Lincolnton (county seat) * Boger City * Crouse * Denver * East Lincoln * Lowesville * Pumpkin Center * West Lincoln Category:Lincoln County, North Carolina Category:1779 establishments in North Carolina Category:Counties of the Piedmont (United States)