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Lincoln

Michigan · 305 residents · 0.824 sq mi
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Lincoln has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,375. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,700. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
305
−16%since 2000
from 364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
370 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
+14%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2102552993433881990201020202024Lincoln
2024225
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,375
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,464 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,761
+17%since 2000
from $16,860 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.9%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+2%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(359)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(282)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(13)
Diversity Score13.8%(42)
Diversity Score
14
+1890%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
61.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Michigan?

Lincoln, Michigan has about 305 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Michigan?

The typical household in Lincoln, Michigan earns about $30,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln, Michigan expensive?

In Lincoln, Michigan, the median home is worth about $78,700, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Michigan?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, Michigan?

About 34.9% of people in Lincoln, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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