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Lincoln

Montana · 908 residents · 17.546 sq mi
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Lincoln has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,813. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 192 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $380,900. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 186%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
908
−17%since 2000
from 1,100 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
52 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.1
+35%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6647839021K1K2000201020202024Lincoln
2024908
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,813
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,184
+210%since 2000
from $14,243 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+11%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$380,900
+186%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
38.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+121%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
90
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,043)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(858)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(10)
Diversity Score13.1%(119)
Diversity Score
13
+519%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−7%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.8%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
45.0%
+44.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 44.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 24.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+32.1 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Montana?

Lincoln, Montana has about 908 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Montana?

The typical household in Lincoln, Montana earns about $62,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln, Montana expensive?

In Lincoln, Montana, the median home is worth about $380,900, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Montana?

About 36.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, Montana?

About 6.4% of people in Lincoln, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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