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Lincoln

California · 49,757 residents · 24.17 sq mi
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Lincoln is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,991. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 38,552 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $468,400. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 120%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,757
+344%since 2000
from 11,205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,059 / sq mi
+344%since 2000
from 464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+38%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K16K30K44K58K1990201020202024Lincoln
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,991
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,547 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,652
+119%since 2000
from $19,447 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$468,400
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,837
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+69%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(7,792)
Black0.4%(42)
Hispanic / Latino26%(2,911)
Asian1%(112)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.6%(5,783)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(32,592)
Black1.6%(802)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(10,037)
Asian6.2%(3,066)
Other4.1%(2,046)
Diversity Score62.6%(31,125)
Diversity Score
63
+21%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.9%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, California?

Lincoln, California has about 49,757 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, California?

The typical household in Lincoln, California earns about $88,991 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 $468,400, and the typical rent is about $1,837 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, California?

About 35.3% 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 6.6% of people in Lincoln, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42,509 residents, a change of about 586 percent over that period.

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

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