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Lincoln

New Hampshire · 993 residents · 2.692 sq mi
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Lincoln has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has grown 25% since 2011. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $202,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
993
+25%vs 2011
vs 792 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
369 / sq mi
+25%vs 2011
vs 294 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
−7%vs 2011
vs 51.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6177278389481K201020202024Lincoln
2024923
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $42,539 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,459
−1%vs 2011
vs $26,668 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.430 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $215,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $710 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−21.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.2% in 2011
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
69.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+3%vs 2011
vs 5.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(751)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.7%(37)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score12.3%(98)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(983)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(20)
Diversity Score
2
−84%vs 2011
vs 12 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 10.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
13.5%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
Female
49.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.2% in 2011
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, New Hampshire?

Lincoln, New Hampshire has about 993 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Lincoln, New Hampshire earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln, New Hampshire expensive?

In Lincoln, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $202,000, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, New Hampshire?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, New Hampshire?

About 14.3% of people in Lincoln, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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