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Lincoln

Maine · 2,667 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 $24,921. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,600. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 58% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
2,667
−9%since 2000
from 2,933 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
46.5
+14%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lincoln
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(145)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(117)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.8%(156)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.1%(137)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(114)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.3%(302)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.2%(299)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.1%(324)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.7%(419)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.4%(358)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.3%(195)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.8%(101)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,921
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,728 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,825
+62%since 2000
from $13,443 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services9.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+85%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,495)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(55)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other1%(26)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Colombian0.4%(10)
Ancestry
Irish21.6%(562)
English15.6%(407)
French13.8%(360)
American8.2%(213)
Scottish6.4%(167)
German2.5%(66)
Italian2.5%(66)
Swedish1.3%(33)
Dutch0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38%(491)
Married39.5%(511)
Widowed2.2%(28)
Divorced20.3%(263)
Women 15+
Never married23.4%(322)
Married41.1%(567)
Widowed13.9%(191)
Divorced21.6%(298)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Maine?

Lincoln, Maine has about 2,667 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Maine?

The typical household in Lincoln, Maine earns about $24,921 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 $114,600, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Maine?

About 14.5% 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 17.6% 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 732 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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