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Lincoln City

Oregon · 10,117 residents (2025 est.) · 6.05 sq mi
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Lincoln City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,635. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $412,700. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,968
+34%since 2000
from 7,437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,648 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 1,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+18%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,117 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Lincoln City
202410K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,635
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,959 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,022
+163%since 2000
from $15,597 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
+19%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$412,700
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,314
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
36.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+43%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(6,319)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(611)
Asian1%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(1,710)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(7,645)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(1,403)
Asian1.5%(150)
Other7.6%(757)
Diversity Score48.2%(4,809)
Diversity Score
48
+110%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.2%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 76.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 89.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln City, Oregon?

Lincoln City, Oregon has about 9,968 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln City, Oregon?

The typical household in Lincoln City, Oregon earns about $56,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln City, Oregon expensive?

In Lincoln City, Oregon, the median home is worth about $412,700, and the typical rent is about $1,314 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln City, Oregon?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln City, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln City, Oregon?

About 14.1% of people in Lincoln City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln City, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln City, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,038 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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