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Lincoln County

Maine · 35,237 residents · 455.867 sq mi
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Lincoln County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,000. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,237
+5%since 2000
from 33,616 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.2
+23%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K33K35K37K1990201020202024Lincoln County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,686 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,114
+69%since 2000
from $20,760 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+28%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(33,071)
Black0.4%(156)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(395)
Asian0.6%(227)
Other2.7%(950)
Diversity Score12%(4,225)
Segregation Score28.3%(9,963)
Diversity Score
12
+382%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln County, Maine?

Lincoln County, Maine has about 35,237 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln County, Maine earns about $58,125 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 $220,000, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln County, Maine?

About 36.1% 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 10.6% 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 4,880 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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