Lincoln County, Washington
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Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,876,[1] making it the fifth-least populous county in the state.[2] The county seat and largest city is Davenport.[3]
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Lincoln County | |
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Coordinates: 47°34′N 118°25′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
Founded | November 24, 1883 |
Named for | 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 (80 km2) 1.2% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 10,876 |
• Estimate (2022) | 11,601 |
• Density | 4.4/sq mi (1.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
Congressional district | 5th |
Website | www |
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Lincoln County was created out of Whitman County in November 1883.[4] It is named for Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States.[5]