Lincolnton is a city located in Lincoln County, North Carolina, within the United States. Situated northwest of Charlotte, the city sits along the South Fork of the Catawba River and serves as the county seat for Lincoln County.
The population of Lincolnton was recorded at 11,091 during the 2020 census, with an estimated population of 12,128 as of 2023. It is situated within the Charlotte metropolitan area.