Lincolnton is a city in North Carolina state in USA with a population of 11099 residents.. The poverty rate of Lincolnton is 22.1%, which is 58% higher than national average. The typical household in Lincolnton earns $35696 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 5 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 10 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 64.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Lincolnton, only 82% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Lincolnton remained 8.3%, which is 77% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Lincolnton, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 37% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Lincolnton is 91, which is 9% lower than national average. Median home value in Lincolnton is $162200 , which is 29% lower than national average. While median income in Lincolnton remained $35696, which is 47% lower than national average.