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Lincoln

Arkansas · 2,294 residents · 2.866 sq mi
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Lincoln has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,447. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,900. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,294
+31%since 2000
from 1,752 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
800 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+4%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lincoln
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,447
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,639 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,976
+26%since 2000
from $14,232 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$852
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,576)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(89)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(224)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(1,682)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(194)
Asian1%(24)
Other3.4%(78)
Diversity Score34.6%(793)
Diversity Score
35
+171%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Arkansas?

Lincoln, Arkansas has about 2,294 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Arkansas?

The typical household in Lincoln, Arkansas earns about $38,447 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln, Arkansas expensive?

In Lincoln, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $114,900, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Arkansas?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, Arkansas?

About 21.6% of people in Lincoln, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 834 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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