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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincoln

California · 4,216 residents · 0.735 sq mi
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Lincoln is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,940. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $128,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,216
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4,236 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5,736 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5,763 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+1%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Lincoln
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,940
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,524 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,115
+15%since 1990
from $19,244 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$128,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $117,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$754
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $679 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
25.7% rent
2.6
−13%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(3,842)
Black2.5%(105)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(388)
Asian4.2%(177)
Diversity Score37.5%(1,589)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(2,975)
Black2.6%(109)
Hispanic / Latino19%(801)
Asian3.7%(156)
Diversity Score52.1%(2,195)
52
+39%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 27.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.4%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 92.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−33%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, California?

Lincoln, California has about 4,216 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, California?

The typical household in Lincoln, California earns about $49,940 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln, California expensive?

In Lincoln, California, the median home is worth about $128,100, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, California?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, California?

About 8.4% of people in Lincoln, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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