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Lincoln

North Dakota · 2,406 residents · 1.551 sq mi
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Lincoln is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,028. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,000. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,406
+39%since 2000
from 1,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
29.6
+8%since 2000
from 27.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7852K3K4K5K1990201020202024Lincoln
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 59.2%(222)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 98.8%(212)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.5%(205)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.7%(185)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.1%(146)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3420.3%(489)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4415.6%(376)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412.8%(308)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 647.3%(175)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 743%(71)
US avg: 7%
75 to 840.6%(14)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.1%(3)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,028
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,884 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,315
+46%since 2000
from $13,233 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.246
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
89.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
1.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lincoln on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,683)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(2,274)
Black0.9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.5%(36)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(28)
Ancestry
German69.7%(1,488)
Norwegian14.4%(307)
Irish11.9%(255)
Russian8.6%(183)
English4.5%(97)
American3.6%(77)
Swedish3.5%(74)
French2.7%(58)
Czech1.9%(41)
Dutch1.8%(39)
Polish1.1%(23)
Scottish1.1%(23)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.9%(19)
Danish0.6%(13)
Finnish0.6%(13)
Italian0.5%(10)
Welsh0.2%(4)
Arab0.1%(3)
Lebanese0.1%(3)
Croatian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Russian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% 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
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.5%(523)
Married63.5%(1,127)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7%(124)
Women 15+
Never married31.7%(482)
Married56.7%(862)
Widowed0.9%(13)
Divorced10.7%(162)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, North Dakota?

Lincoln, North Dakota has about 2,406 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, North Dakota?

The typical household in Lincoln, North Dakota earns about $59,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln, North Dakota expensive?

In Lincoln, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $126,000, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, North Dakota?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, North Dakota?

About 2.0% of people in Lincoln, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,294 residents, a change of about 116 percent over that period.

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

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