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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

969
+36%since 2019
from 712 in 2019
2010 – 2024
360 / sq mi
+36%since 2019
from 264 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
52.8
+13%since 2019
from 46.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
6177278389481K201020202024Lincoln
2024923
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,813
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $53,229 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$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%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$233,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $222,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$995
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $887 in 2019
US average: $1,124
60.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.0% in 2019
39.6% rent
4.4
+6%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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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)
Diversity Score16.3%(116)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(895)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian3.3%(32)
Other1.6%(15)
Diversity Score15.3%(148)
15
−6%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
5.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
+1%since 2019
from 11.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
39.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
6.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
64.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 62.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
29.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 26.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
47.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
16.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
18.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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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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