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Lincoln

Iowa · 162 residents · 0.561 sq mi
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Lincoln has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,357. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162
−11%since 2000
from 182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
289 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
−2%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
731151582002421990201020202024Lincoln
2024113
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,357
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,384
+21%since 2000
from $14,313 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+30%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.3%(17)
Diversity Score
10
+155%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+148%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Iowa?

Lincoln, Iowa has about 162 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Iowa?

The typical household in Lincoln, Iowa earns about $45,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln, Iowa expensive?

In Lincoln, Iowa, the median home is worth about $61,700.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Iowa?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, Iowa?

About 9.5% of people in Lincoln, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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