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Lincoln

Delaware · 1,873 residents · 2.82 sq mi
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With 1,873 people, Lincoln is a city in Delaware. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. This skews young, with a median age of 28.4. Owners hold 85% of the housing stock. That puts it in the top 6% of US cities for household income. Poverty is uncommon here, at 0.0% of locals.

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
Land area
2.82 sq mi
Population, 20202024
6479811K2K2K20202024Lincoln
20242K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.8%(184)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(114)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143%(56)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1918%(338)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.1%(151)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.9%(298)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.6%(104)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 543.6%(67)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418%(337)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.4%(64)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.5%(160)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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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%
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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%
4.72 people
−1%since 2023
from 4.79 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
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
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(290)
Black70.8%(1,161)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(188)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(592)
Black58.7%(1,099)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(152)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(30)
69
+21%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.4%(64)
Salvadoran1.5%(28)
Dominican0.8%(15)
Ancestry
American18.3%(342)
German4.2%(79)
Irish3.3%(62)
Italian1.5%(28)
English0.8%(15)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
87.4%
US average: 74.6%
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%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
95.8%
US average: 87.7%
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%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married48.7%(255)
Married42.9%(225)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.4%(44)
Women 15+
Never married61.3%(610)
Married25.8%(257)
Widowed12.9%(128)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
30.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
13.8%
US average: 13.8%
17.2%
US average: 18.4%
64.9%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.7%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
41.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
71.4%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)35%(14)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era65%(26)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 40 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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