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Lincoln

Missouri · 1,190 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 $30,950. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,190
+16%since 2000
from 1,026 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,254 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,081 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+2%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7361K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lincoln
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,950
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,595 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,333
+11%since 2000
from $13,803 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−6%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,005)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,154)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.5%(18)
Diversity Score7.2%(86)
Diversity Score
7
+228%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+115%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
3.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
58.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Missouri?

Lincoln, Missouri has about 1,190 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Missouri?

The typical household in Lincoln, Missouri earns about $30,950 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 $73,500, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Missouri?

About 8.1% 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 20.7% 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 358 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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