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Lincoln City

Oregon · 9,815 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 $46,080. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,900. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,815
+32%since 2000
from 7,437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,622 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+22%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Lincoln City
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,080
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,959 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,402
+101%since 2000
from $15,597 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$989
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
49.2% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+10%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(7,405)
Black0.7%(64)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(1,247)
Asian2%(197)
Other8.1%(793)
Diversity Score49.3%(4,838)
Diversity Score
49
+114%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln City, Oregon?

Lincoln City, Oregon has about 9,815 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln City, Oregon earns about $46,080 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 $257,900, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln City, Oregon?

About 25.7% 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 15.3% 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 3,885 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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