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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lincoln City

Oregon · 5,930 residents · 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 $18,714. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 1,507 residents. Median home value is $62,700. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,930
−20%vs 2000
vs 7,437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
980 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 1,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 41.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$18,714
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,959 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,960
−30%vs 2000
vs $15,597 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.0%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$62,700
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $127,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$364
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $567 in 2000
US average: $450
52.2%
+6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.6% in 2000
47.8% rent
3.4
−34%vs 2000
vs 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(5,724)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(140)
Asian1.2%(73)
Other2%(120)
Diversity Score13.7%(813)
14
−40%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.1%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+60%vs 2000
vs 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lincoln City, Oregon?

Lincoln City, Oregon has about 5,930 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lincoln City, Oregon earns about $18,714 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 $62,700, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln City, Oregon?

About 14.3% 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 21.0% of people in Lincoln City, Oregon 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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