Lincoln, county, southeastern Nevada, U.S., bordering on Utah and Arizona and sited immediately north of Clark county (and the city of Las Vegas). A region of mountains (including the Pahroc, Groom, and Wilson Creek ranges) and desert, Lincoln county contains a large segment of Nellis Air Force Range (southwest). Much of the economy depends on military-related activities and on perlite mining. The county was created in 1866, and its seat is Pioche. Area 10,635 square miles (27,544 square km). Pop. (2000) 4,165; (2010) 5,345.