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Lincoln

Montana · 998 residents · 17.546 sq mi
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Lincoln has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,271. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,100. With a median age of 57.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
998
−9%since 2000
from 1,100 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
57 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.4
+33%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6647839021K1K2000201020202024Lincoln
2024908
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,271
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,528
+65%since 2000
from $14,243 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,100
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+89%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(898)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(32)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other9.1%(91)
Diversity Score28.2%(281)
Diversity Score
28
+1228%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−15%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−56.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Montana?

Lincoln, Montana has about 998 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Montana?

The typical household in Lincoln, Montana earns about $36,271 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 $188,100, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Montana?

About 16.0% 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 8.6% of people in Lincoln, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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