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Lincoln

Iowa · 121 residents · 0.561 sq mi
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Lincoln has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,000. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121
−34%since 2000
from 182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
216 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+19%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
731151582002421990201020202024Lincoln
2024113
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,537
+120%since 2000
from $14,313 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,000
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
6.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+70%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.1%(26)
Diversity Score
21
+421%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+93%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
38.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Iowa?

Lincoln, Iowa has about 121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Iowa?

The typical household in Lincoln, Iowa earns about $50,000 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 $89,000, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Iowa?

About 1.1% 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 12.1% 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 58 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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