The total civilian labor force in Lincoln County for July, 2008 was 3,345 of which 3,222 were employed and 123 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 3.7 percent.

The average weekly wage for Lincoln County in 2006 was $568. This would be equivalent to $14.20 per hour or $29,536 per year, assuming a 40-hour week worked the year around.

The total number of employees located in Lincoln County in 2006 was 2,095. The largest major industry sector was Public Administration, with 27 percent of the employment, followed by Retail Trade (44 & 45) with 16 percent, and Accommodation and Food Services with 13 percent.

The total number of estimated employees located in Colorado (No data available for Lincoln County ) in 2006 was 2,482,548. The largest major occupation group was Office and Administrative Support Occupations, with 16 percent of the estimated employment, followed by Sales and Related Occupations with 12 percent, and Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations with 8 percent.

According to U.S. Census information, 81.2 percent of the population of Lincoln County has a high school or higher education. A bachelor's degree or higher is held by 13.2 percent.

The breakdown of educational attainment is as follows:

• Less than 9th Grade - 4.8%
• 9th to 12th grade, no diploma - 13.4%
• High School Graduate (includes equivalency) - 35.0%
• Some college, no degree - 26.7%
• Associate degree - 6.8%
• Bachelor's degree - 8.4%
• Graduate or professional degree - 4.9%

Source:   Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (http://www.coworkforce.com)
               U.S. Census 2000 DP-2 Profile of Selected Social Characteristics (http://factfinder.census.gov)