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Lincoln

Delaware · 1,873 residents · 2.819 sq mi
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Lincoln is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,690. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $262,100. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,873
+14%since 2023
from 1,639 in 2023
2020 – 2024
664 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 581 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
28.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 28.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
6479811K2K2K20202024Lincoln
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$107,690
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $74,712 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$26,252
+10%since 2023
from $23,875 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.373
−15%since 2023
from 0.436 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing10.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$262,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $261,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
84.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
15.4% rent
7.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
49.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.4
−30%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(290)
Black70.8%(1,161)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(188)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.7%(930)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(592)
Black58.7%(1,099)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(152)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(30)
Diversity Score68.6%(1,285)
69
+21%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.1 min
−4%since 2023
from 30.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
99.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
11.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
59.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
7.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
21.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
54.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
90.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
9.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Delaware?

Lincoln, Delaware has about 1,873 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Delaware?

The typical household in Lincoln, Delaware earns about $107,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln, Delaware expensive?

In Lincoln, Delaware, the median home is worth about $262,100.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Delaware?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, Delaware?

About 0.0% of people in Lincoln, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

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

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