CITY
Lincoln
Idaho · 4,002 residents · 1.555 sq mi
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Lincoln has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,280. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $377,500. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
Population, 2010 – 2024
20244K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.1%(285)
5 to 914.3%(574)
10 to 1410.8%(433)
15 to 199%(359)
20 to 244.5%(180)
25 to 3415.8%(634)
35 to 4412%(480)
45 to 5413.1%(523)
55 to 647.7%(307)
65 to 744.7%(187)
75 to 840.5%(19)
85 and over0.5%(21)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$84,280
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,818 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
72.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
Retail trade7.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
Other services5.5%
Public administration5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
Finance & insurance2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Construction1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Education & health services0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
$377,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $307,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
4.5
+18%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(3,104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(339)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other8.3%(311)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(3,012)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(686)
Asian0.7%(30)
Other6.8%(274)
50
+32%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Ancestry
English22.5%(900)
German15.9%(638)
American7.5%(301)
Italian7.5%(299)
Irish4%(161)
British2.5%(101)
Swedish2.3%(92)
Danish1.3%(53)
Norwegian0.8%(34)
Brazilian0.8%(31)
Czech0.7%(27)
French0.7%(27)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.7%(27)
Scottish0.7%(27)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(26)
Subsaharan African0.6%(25)
Greek0.5%(21)
Portuguese0.5%(20)
Swiss0.4%(16)
Dutch0.2%(9)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
86.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.6%(533)
Married55.7%(835)
Widowed2.4%(36)
Divorced6.3%(94)
Women 15+
Never married17.7%(215)
Married72.6%(880)
Widowed1.7%(21)
Divorced7.9%(96)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Lincoln, Idaho?
Lincoln, Idaho has about 4,002 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lincoln, Idaho?
The typical household in Lincoln, Idaho earns about $84,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lincoln, Idaho expensive?
In Lincoln, Idaho, the median home is worth about $377,500, and the typical rent is about $1,218 a month.
How educated are people in Lincoln, Idaho?
About 34.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, Idaho?
About 18.4% of people in Lincoln, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.
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