Lincoln County, Washington
Lincoln County, Washington | |
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Lincoln County Courthouse | |
Location within the U.S. state of Washington | |
| Coordinates: 47°34′58″N 118°25′04″W / 47.58278°N 118.41778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| Founded | November 24, 1883 |
| Named after | Abraham Lincoln |
| Seat | Davenport |
| Largest city | Davenport |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,339 sq mi (6,060 km2) |
| • Land | 2,310 sq mi (6,000 km2) |
| • Water | 29 sq mi (75 km2) 1.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 10,876 |
• Estimate (2024) | 11,862 |
| • Density | 4.71/sq mi (1.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | co.lincoln.wa.us |
Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,876, making it the fifth-least populous county in the state. The county seat and largest city is Davenport. Lincoln County was created from Whitman County in November 1883. It is named for Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States.