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Lincoln

Missouri · 1,026 residents · 0.949 sq mi
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Lincoln has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,595. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $64,400. Households here earn about 33% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,026
+23%since 1990
from 832 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,081 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 877 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
−18%since 1990
from 49.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7361K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lincoln
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,595
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,298 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,803
+43%since 1990
from $9,637 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.2%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$333
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
70.8%
−8.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
29.2% rent
2.5
+19%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(823)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,005)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(23)
2
−18%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.3%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−48%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lincoln, Missouri?

Lincoln, Missouri has about 1,026 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Missouri?

The typical household in Lincoln, Missouri earns about $25,595 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln, Missouri expensive?

In Lincoln, Missouri, the median home is worth about $64,400, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Missouri?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, Missouri?

About 10.2% of people in Lincoln, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 194 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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