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Lincoln County, North Carolina business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Races in Lincoln County, North Carolina:
Number of permits per 10,000 residents
Average cost (in $1000s)
Bush/Cheney (Republican): 67.8% Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 31.9%
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lincoln County is $494 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $549 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $663 a month.
Cities in this county include: Lincolnton, Westport, Lowesville, Boger City.
2005 air pollution in Lincoln County:
Ozone (1-hour): 0.104 ppm (standard limit: 0.12 ppm). Near U.S. average. Ozone (8-hour): 0.082 ppm (standard limit: 0.08 ppm). Near U.S. average.
Neighboring counties: Burke County , Catawba County , Cleveland County , Gaston County , Iredell County , Mecklenburg County .
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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Lincoln County: Fortneys Forge (A), Ranger Island Marina (B), Glenn Oaks Golf Club (C), Cowans Ford Visitors Center (D), Cowans Ford Overlook (E), Cowans Ford (F), Cove Haven (G), Rock Springs Campground (H), Howards Creek Mill (I), Tuckers Grove Campground (J), Hoyles Store (K), Smiths Store (L), Lincolnton Water Treatment Plant (M), Baptist Church Fellowship Building (N). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Lincoln County include: Wayside Church (A), Hebron Church (B), Lebanon Church (C), Amity Church (D), Antioch Church (E), Ivey Memorial Church (F), Asbury Church (G), Mount Zion Church (H), Victory Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Forney Cemetery (1), Ebenezer Cemetery (2), Keever Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map Lakes and reservoirs: Horseshoe Lake (A), Smith Lake (B), Nixon Lake (C), Lake Norman (D), Hollifield Lake (E), Gladdens Lake (F), Long Shoals Lake (G), Quinlen Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Lick Run (A), Lick Fork (B), Graham Creek (C), Ore Bank Branch (D), Leonard Fork (E), Forney Creek (F), Lucky Creek (G), Pott Creek (H), Dellinger Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Lincoln County include: Beatty Ford Access Area (1), Black Trailer Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Notable locations in Lincoln County: Fortneys Forge (A), Ranger Island Marina (B), Glenn Oaks Golf Club (C), Cowans Ford Visitors Center (D), Cowans Ford Overlook (E), Cowans Ford (F), Cove Haven (G), Rock Springs Campground (H), Howards Creek Mill (I), Tuckers Grove Campground (J), Hoyles Store (K), Smiths Store (L), Lincolnton Water Treatment Plant (M), Baptist Church Fellowship Building (N). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Lincoln County include: Wayside Church (A), Hebron Church (B), Lebanon Church (C), Amity Church (D), Antioch Church (E), Ivey Memorial Church (F), Asbury Church (G), Mount Zion Church (H), Victory Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Forney Cemetery (1), Ebenezer Cemetery (2), Keever Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Horseshoe Lake (A), Smith Lake (B), Nixon Lake (C), Lake Norman (D), Hollifield Lake (E), Gladdens Lake (F), Long Shoals Lake (G), Quinlen Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Lick Run (A), Lick Fork (B), Graham Creek (C), Ore Bank Branch (D), Leonard Fork (E), Forney Creek (F), Lucky Creek (G), Pott Creek (H), Dellinger Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Lincoln County include: Beatty Ford Access Area (1), Black Trailer Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Unemployment by year (%)
Current college students: 2,024 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 71.7% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%
Number of foreign born residents: 3,077 (19% naturalized citizens)
Mean travel time to work: 27.1 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 47.9%
Housing units in structures:
Housing units in Lincoln County with a mortgage: 8,446 (944 second mortgage, 1,804 home equity loan, 45 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 4,169
Adherents
Lincoln County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is slightly above North Carolina state average. It is 1.5 times above overall U.S. average.
Lincoln County-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above North Carolina state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 4/13/1998 at 09:56:11, a magnitude 3.9 (3.5 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 73.4 miles away from Lincoln County centerOn 9/25/2006 at 05:44:25, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.9 miles away from the county centerOn 8/25/2005 at 03:09:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MW, Depth: 5.0 mi) earthquake occurred 93.6 miles away from the county centerOn 6/5/1998 at 02:31:01, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 21.8 miles away from Lincoln County centerOn 6/26/1995 at 00:36:17, a magnitude 3.5 (3.1 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.6 miles away from the county centerOn 12/7/2007 at 11:07:03, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 56.1 miles away from Lincoln County centerMagnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)
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Means of transportation to work
9.06% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($51,728 average adjusted gross income)
0.06% of residents moved from foreign countries ($231 average AGI)Lincoln County: 0.06%North Carolina average: 0.17% 5.90% relocated from other counties in North Carolina ($32,347 average AGI) 3.10% relocated from other states ($19,150 average AGI)Lincoln County: 3.10%North Carolina average: 4.34%
7.03% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,156 average adjusted gross income)
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries. 5.16% relocated to other counties in North Carolina ($27,648 average AGI) 1.86% relocated to other states ($11,508 average AGI)Lincoln County: 1.86%North Carolina average: 3.10%
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.4 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 13.5
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 8.1 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 8.8
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 7.9 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 8.5
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 9,704 (7,880 aged, 1,824 disabled) Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 11%
Household type by relationship
15,222 spouses, 18,443 children (16,645 natural, 366 adopted, 1,432 stepchildren), 1,028 grandchildren, 469 brothers or sisters, 528 parents, 871 other relatives, 1,097 non-relatives
Size of family households: 7,700 2-persons, 4,623 3-persons, 3,850 4-persons, 1,410 5-persons, 494 6-persons, 217 7-or-more-persons.
Size of nonfamily households: 4,840 1-person, 783 2-persons, 100 3-persons, 17 4-persons, 8 5-persons, 9 6-persons, 9 7-or-more-persons.
93.2% of residents of Lincoln County speak English at home. 5.9% of residents speak Spanish at home (43% speak English very well, 23% speak English well, 23% speak English not well, 11% don't speak English at all). 0.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (61% speak English very well, 26% speak English well, 13% speak English not well). 0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (36% speak English very well, 28% speak English well, 25% speak English not well, 12% don't speak English at all). 0.1% of residents speak other language at home (32% speak English very well, 68% speak English well).
In fiscal year 2004: Federal Government expenditure: $248,604,000 ($3659 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $9,522,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $143,264,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $52,618,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $958,000 Federal grants: $37,899,000 Federal procurement contracts: $2,228,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $11,637,000 ($4,132,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $0,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $24,192,000 Federal Government insurance: $6,359,000
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 5.21 millions of gallons per day (1% from ground, 99% from surface)
60% of Lincoln County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 44% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 67% lived in North Carolina.
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $105,600
Year Householders Moved Into Unit:
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Sewerage: $4,372,000
Solid Waste Management: $2,723,000
Elementary & Secondary Education School Lunch: $2,591,000
Elementary & Secondary Education - Other: $466,000
Parks & Recreation: $23,000
Elementary & Secondary Education School Tuition: $12,000
Water Utilities: $1,561,000
Welfare - Other: $560,000
General: $386,000
Health - Other: $201,000
Libraries: $22,000
Parks & Recreation: $3,000
Welfare - Other: $6,859,000
Health Services - Other: $6,672,000
Police Protection: $4,314,000
General - Other: $3,528,000
Solid Waste Management: $2,694,000
Welfare, Cash Assistance - Other: $2,281,000
Fire Protection: $2,094,000
Corrections - Other: $1,895,000
Sewerage: $1,860,000
Central Staff Services: $1,726,000
Financial Administration: $1,287,000
General Public Buildings: $1,127,000
Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $901,000
Water Utilities: $797,000
Libraries: $653,000
Parks & Recreation: $538,000
Natural Resources - Other: $207,000
Judicial and Legal Services: $85,000
Liquor Stores: $84,000
Housing & Community Development: $10,000
Health: $288,000
Water Utilities: $10,679,000
Water Utilities: $7,931,000
Elementary and Secondary Education: $7,832,000
Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $6,653,000
Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $184,000
Industrial Revenue: $6,084,000
Water Utilities: $956,000
Water Utilities: $11,001,000
Elementary and Secondary Education: $8,795,000
Rents: $850,000
General Revenue, NEC: $485,000
Property Sale Other: $146,000
General - Other: $480,000
Elementary and Secondary Education: $455,000
Police Protection: $374,000
Solid Waste Management: $283,000
Health - Other: $166,000
Welfare - Other: $94,000
Parks & Recreation: $65,000
Central Staff: $47,000
Financial Administration: $38,000
Protective Inspection & Regulation, NEC: $10,000
Judicial: $9,000
Libraries: $7,000
Corrections - Other: $5,000
General Public Building: $1,000
Fire Protection: $1,000
Liquor Stores: $62,000
Public Welfare: $9,358,000
Health & Hospitals: $1,301,000
All Other: $925,000
General Support: $378,000
Housing & Community Development: $40,000
Total General Sales: $11,835,000
NEC: $2,223,000
Other Selective Sales: $60,000
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