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Lincoln

Ohio · 9,032 residents · 1.825 sq mi
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Lincoln has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
9,032
−5%since 2000
from 9,482 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,949 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 5,196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+2%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Lincoln
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,791 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,180
+14%since 2000
from $16,886 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+6%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(8,460)
Black3.6%(343)
Hispanic / Latino5%(474)
Asian0.6%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.8%(2,062)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(7,159)
Black6.1%(548)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(962)
Asian0.9%(79)
Other1.1%(99)
Diversity Score41.2%(3,718)
Diversity Score
41
+89%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Ohio?

Lincoln, Ohio has about 9,032 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Ohio?

The typical household in Lincoln, Ohio earns about $41,250 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 $109,100, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Ohio?

About 9.0% 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 15.8% 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 926 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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