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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincoln

Maine · 2,933 residents · 7.426 sq mi
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Lincoln has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,728. Population has declined 14% since 1990. Median home value is $63,700. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,933
−14%since 1990
from 3,399 in 1990
1990 – 2024
395 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 458 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+11%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lincoln
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,728
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,455 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,443
+28%since 1990
from $10,515 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $357 in 1990
US average: $602
70.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
29.5% rent
2.5
−2%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(3,341)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.5%(50)
Diversity Score4.2%(143)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,877)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0.5%(15)
Diversity Score2.2%(65)
2
−47%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.5%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+20%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Maine?

Lincoln, Maine has about 2,933 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Maine?

The typical household in Lincoln, Maine earns about $25,728 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln, Maine expensive?

In Lincoln, Maine, the median home is worth about $63,700, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Maine?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, Maine?

About 19.8% of people in Lincoln, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 466 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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