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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincoln

Ohio · 9,482 residents · 1.825 sq mi
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Lincoln has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,791. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $84,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,482
−5%since 1990
from 9,958 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5,196 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 5,456 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+11%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Lincoln
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,791
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,286 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,886
+39%since 1990
from $12,169 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$526
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $392 in 1990
US average: $602
62.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
37.2% rent
2.5
+14%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(9,566)
Black2%(198)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(110)
Asian1.1%(109)
Diversity Score12.1%(1,202)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(8,460)
Black3.6%(343)
Hispanic / Latino5%(474)
Asian0.6%(54)
Diversity Score21.8%(2,062)
22
+80%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.8%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−28%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Ohio?

Lincoln, Ohio has about 9,482 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Ohio?

The typical household in Lincoln, Ohio earns about $33,791 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln, Ohio expensive?

In Lincoln, Ohio, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Ohio?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, Ohio?

About 12.0% of people in Lincoln, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 476 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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