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Lincoln County

Maine · 34,457 residents · 455.867 sq mi
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Lincoln County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,678. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,200. With a median age of 48.1, 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 48.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,457
+3%since 2000
from 33,616 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.1
+13%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K33K35K37K1990201020202024Lincoln County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,678
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,686 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,003
+35%since 2000
from $20,760 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+46%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(32,986)
Black0.2%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(155)
Asian0.4%(123)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(837)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(33,437)
Black0.3%(96)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(287)
Asian0.5%(185)
Other1.3%(438)
Diversity Score7.2%(2,467)
Diversity Score
7
+188%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Maine?

Lincoln County, Maine has about 34,457 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Maine earns about $47,678 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 $206,200, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Maine?

About 31.6% 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 10.8% 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 4,100 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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