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Lincoln

Idaho · 4,556 residents · 1.555 sq mi
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Lincoln has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,336. Population has grown 19% since 2019. Median home value is $159,100. At a median age of 26.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,556
+19%since 2019
from 3,817 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,930 / sq mi
+19%since 2019
from 2,455 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
26.1
−3%since 2019
from 26.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K201020202024Lincoln
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,336
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $64,792 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,739
+5%since 2019
from $21,656 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $158,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,030
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $918 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 83.1% in 2019
20.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−4%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84%(3,208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(522)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(87)
Diversity Score34.3%(1,309)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(3,487)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(860)
Asian0.6%(26)
Other3.3%(150)
Diversity Score46.6%(2,122)
Diversity Score
47
+36%since 2019
from 34 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 39.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+7%since 2019
from 20.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 80.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
Female
48.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Idaho?

Lincoln, Idaho has about 4,556 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Idaho?

The typical household in Lincoln, Idaho earns about $67,336 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 $159,100, and the typical rent is about $1,030 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Idaho?

About 39.1% 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 9.0% of people in Lincoln, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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