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Lincoln

New Hampshire · 969 residents · 2.692 sq mi
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Lincoln has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,813. Population has grown 36% since 2019. Median home value is $233,400. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 32% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
969
+36%since 2019
from 712 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
52.8
+13%since 2019
from 46.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6177278389481K201020202024Lincoln
2024923
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52%(19)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.5%(44)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.6%(45)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.9%(47)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(36)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.5%(92)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.5%(102)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.1%(127)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6420.6%(200)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7418.4%(178)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.1%(59)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(20)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,813
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $53,229 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,195
−2%since 2019
from $26,813 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2019
from 23.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $222,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$995
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $887 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.0% in 2019
39.6% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+6%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(663)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian4.9%(35)
Other1.1%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(895)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian3.3%(32)
Other1.6%(15)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Chinese11.5%(125)
Asian Indian1.6%(17)
Ancestry
German14.5%(158)
English14.5%(157)
Irish11.8%(128)
Scottish10.7%(116)
Ukrainian9.7%(105)
French6.9%(75)
Italian4.1%(44)
American2.5%(27)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(19)
Armenian1.5%(16)
Turkish1.3%(14)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1%(11)
Dutch0.9%(10)
Norwegian0.7%(8)
Swedish0.7%(8)
Belgian0.6%(6)
British0.6%(6)
Polish0.5%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Chinese population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 96.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
+1%since 2019
from 11.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
39.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 62.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 26.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
Female
47.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
Foreign born
16.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married48.8%(185)
Married42.2%(160)
Widowed1.1%(4)
Divorced7.9%(30)
Women 15+
Never married28.1%(114)
Married49.5%(201)
Widowed6.4%(26)
Divorced16%(65)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, New Hampshire?

Lincoln, New Hampshire has about 969 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln, New Hampshire earns about $52,813 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 $233,400, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, New Hampshire?

About 24.5% 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 6.1% of people in Lincoln, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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

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