North Carolina Sales Tax Rates: Lincoln County
Lincoln County, North Carolina Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 7%
A county-wide sales tax rate of 2.25% is applicable to localities in Lincoln County, in addition to the 4.75% North Carolina sales tax.
None of the cities or local governments within Lincoln County collect additional local sales taxes.Here's how Lincoln County's maximum sales tax rate of 7% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than 81% of North Carolina counties
- Lower maximum sales tax than 56% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Lincoln County, North Carolina
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. North Carolina has a 4.75% sales tax and Lincoln County collects an additional 2.25%, so the minimum sales tax rate in Lincoln County is 7% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Lincoln County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Lincolnton | 7% | Lincolnton |
| Denver | 7% | Lincolnton |
| Vale | 7% | Catawba |
| Iron Station | 7% | Gaston |
| Crouse | 7% | Cherryville |
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Lincoln County, North Carolina has a maximum sales tax rate of 7% and an approximate population of 62,019.
Sales tax rates in Lincoln County are determined by four different tax jurisdictions, Catawba, Cherryville, Gaston and Lincolnton.
Back to North Carolina Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Lincoln County are current as of June 2026
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