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Lincolnton, NC

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Population
12,465
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
833 ft
Median Home Value
$248,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$965/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,320
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityGastonia, North Carolina16 miles away · 87,067 residents.

About Lincolnton

Lincolnton is a city and the county seat of Lincoln County, North Carolina, located northwest of Charlotte along the South Fork of the Catawba River. Named in honor of Revolutionary War Major General Benjamin Lincoln, the community of approximately 11,800 was the historical site of the first cotton mill constructed south of the Potomac River. Zoned within the Lincoln County Schools system, the city serves as a regional commercial hub.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+98.5ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.2rating

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