Where is Lincoln County, New Mexico?
Lincoln County is a county equivalent area found in New Mexico, USA. The county government of Lincoln is found in the county seat of Carrizozo.
With a total 12,513.06 sq. km of land and water area, Lincoln County, New Mexico is the 90th largest county equivalent area in the United States. Home to 19,706 people, Lincoln County has a total 17538 households earning 43014 on average per year.
Lincoln County, New Mexico - Quick Facts
| FIPS Code | 35027 |
| Area Codes | 575 |
| Time Zone | MST |
| Major Cities | Ruidoso (population: 8,791), Ruidoso Downs (population: 3,103), Alto (population: 2,562), Capitan (population: 2,329), Carrizozo (population: 1,372), Nogal (population: 533), Corona (population: 376), San Patricio (population: 311), Hondo (population: 264), Tinnie (population: 253) |
| Land Area | 7,609 sq miles |
| Water Area | 4,831 sq miles |
| Household Income | $43,014 |
| Housing Units | 17,538 |
| Median Home Value | $156,300 |
| High School Grads | 86% of population |
| Holders of Bachelors Degrees | 24% of population |
| Retail Spending | $11,791 per capita |
| Food & Accomodation Sales | $60,207 per capita |
| Universities and Colleges | Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso |
This page was last updated on June 30, 2016.