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Lincoln

Maine · 2,884 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 $24,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,300. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,884
−2%since 2000
from 2,933 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
388 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lincoln
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,661
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,728 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,897
+3%since 2000
from $13,443 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$443
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+53%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,877)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(65)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,765)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1%(28)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0.4%(11)
Diversity Score5.5%(158)
Diversity Score
5
+147%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−3%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
14.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Maine?

Lincoln, Maine has about 2,884 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Maine?

The typical household in Lincoln, Maine earns about $24,661 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 $93,300, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Maine?

About 11.3% 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 30.7% 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 515 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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