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Lincoln

North Dakota · 2,406 residents · 1.55 sq mi
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Lincoln is home to 2,406 people in North Dakota. 98% of homes are owner-occupied. This skews young, with a median age of 29.6. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 14% of adults. 676 more people live here than in 2000. Poverty is uncommon here, at 2.0% of locals.

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

2,406
+39%since 2000
from 1,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
29.6
+8%since 2000
from 27.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
1.55 sq mi
Population, 19902024
7852K3K4K5K19902000201020202024Lincoln
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

$59,028
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,884 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$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%
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
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

$126,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$867
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $853
98.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
1.9% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
3.04 people
US average: 2.60
24.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.1
+1%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
75.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
17.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
21.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% 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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

3.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2013
from 8.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
78.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
7.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
10.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
87.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
18.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)63.9%(76)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era15.1%(18)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 119 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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