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Lincoln

Pennsylvania · 1,072 residents · 4.8 sq mi
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Lincoln has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,875. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,800. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
1,072
−12%since 2000
from 1,218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
223 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+9%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8929811K1K1K1990201020202024Lincoln
2024922
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,875
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,715
+23%since 2000
from $18,447 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−46.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+3%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,194)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,052)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(32)
Diversity Score
3
−29%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+83%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Pennsylvania?

Lincoln, Pennsylvania has about 1,072 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lincoln, Pennsylvania earns about $49,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lincoln, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Pennsylvania?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, Pennsylvania?

About 4.9% of people in Lincoln, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 115 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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