A Place to Live, Work, and Thrive

A Place Where Families and Businesses Thrive

Regional Location Maps

Lincoln County, North Carolina, offers a robust transportation infrastructure that seamlessly connects businesses to regional and global markets. The map images below illustrate the county’s proximity to major interstates, rail lines, and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, highlighting the logistical advantages for companies operating in the area. This strategic connectivity ensures efficient movement of goods and people, supporting business growth and economic development.

Workforce & Education

Strategic Partnerships Driving Lincoln County’s Skilled Workforce.

As a business leader, you benefit directly from Lincoln County’s commitment to workforce development. Through strategic partnerships and targeted investments—like over $1.5 million in support from the Golden LEAF Foundation and Timken Foundation—Lincoln County has built a robust talent pipeline designed around the needs of industry. These collaborations bring together education, economic development, and employers to ensure you have access to a skilled, reliable workforce ready to move your business forward.

Transportation

Location, access, and connectivity fuel business success.

In Lincoln County, you’re perfectly positioned to reach customers, suppliers, and markets—without the congestion and complications of major metro hubs. You’ll have fast, direct access to Highways 321 and 16, connecting you to major interstates and over 158 million consumers within a day’s drive. Whether you’re shipping to Atlanta, Detroit, or New York, Lincoln County keeps you moving.

And when your schedule calls for air travel, convenience is on your side. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is close enough that you can leave your office and be at your gate in under an hour. It’s a level of accessibility that turns tight itineraries into smooth departures—saving you time, reducing stress, and keeping you focused on what matters most: growing your business.

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Community & Economic Data

Insights that drive success.

Explore key community and economic data to make informed decisions for your business. From workforce statistics to market trends, get the information you need at a glance.

Lincoln County Powers Success with Reliable Utilities

Businesses of all kinds are drawn to Lincoln County for affordable, reliable utilities that support their bottom line.

Home to the Duke Energy and Siemens the Guinness world-record holding gas turbine, generating 410.9 MW at Lincoln County’s Duke Energy Station.
Duke Energy, Lincoln County’s primary energy provider, is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, ensuring sustainable, reliable power for growing businesses.
Redundant electric service at competitive rates.
Four energy providers powering communities and rural sites — Duke Energy, the City of Lincolnton, Energy United and Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation.
High-energy demands delivered by Piedmont Natural Gas Company through a 12-inch steel pipeline at 60 pounds of pressure.
High-speed broadband connectivity from AT&T and Spectrum, with speeds of one gigabit per second almost anywhere in the county.
Public water supplies for a combined 16 million gallons per day (mgd) to serve food and beverage manufacturers, breweries and other businesses that require high-quality, great-tasting water for their products.
Wastewater treatment facilities with a combined treatment capacity of more than 9.3 mgd, and a pretreatment permitting process designed to keep costs low and regulatory compliance high for industrial businesses.

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