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Lincoln

North Dakota · 4,257 residents · 1.551 sq mi
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Lincoln is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,667. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,527 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $230,800. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,257
+146%since 2000
from 1,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,745 / sq mi
+146%since 2000
from 1,115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.5
+15%since 2000
from 27.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7852K3K4K5K1990201020202024Lincoln
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,667
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,884 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,997
+127%since 2000
from $13,233 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+42.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,800
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,179
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
8.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,683)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(3,710)
Black1.2%(51)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(134)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other8.2%(348)
Diversity Score29.1%(1,237)
Diversity Score
29
+2366%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+90%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
89.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 86.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, North Dakota?

Lincoln, North Dakota has about 4,257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln, North Dakota earns about $91,667 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 $230,800, and the typical rent is about $1,179 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, North Dakota?

About 22.3% 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 6.8% 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 3,145 residents, a change of about 283 percent over that period.

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