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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincoln County

Maine · 33,616 residents · 455.867 sq mi
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Lincoln County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,686. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $114,500. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

33,616
+11%since 1990
from 30,357 in 1990
1990 – 2025
74 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 67 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+14%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K32K33K35K37K1990201020202024Lincoln County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,686
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,373 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,760
+54%since 1990
from $13,479 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$114,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $102,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$541
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $438 in 1990
US average: $602
83.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
17.0% rent
3.0
−18%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(30,121)
Black0.1%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(241)
Asian0.1%(42)
Diversity Score3.9%(1,170)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(32,986)
Black0.2%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(155)
Asian0.4%(123)
Diversity Score2.5%(837)
2
−35%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.6%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−35%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Maine?

Lincoln County, Maine has about 33,616 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lincoln County, Maine?

The typical household in Lincoln County, Maine earns about $38,686 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln County, Maine expensive?

In Lincoln County, Maine, the median home is worth about $114,500, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Maine?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln County, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln County, Maine?

About 10.1% of people in Lincoln County, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln County, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln County, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,259 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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