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Lincoln

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Lincoln is 4,471. The population is expected to grow to 4,582 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.49%.

The median age of Lincoln residents is 34.

The diversity index of Lincoln is 24.7, meaning that there is a 25% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Lincoln is $103,671 and projected to be $119,285 in 2031. Per capita income is $37,401, projected to be $43,085 in 2031. 1.7% of households – 76 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $738,850 and the average disposable income is $82,394.

There are 1,688 housing units in Lincoln; 1,503 are owner-occupied, 110 are rented, and 75 are vacant. The average home value is $397,994, with 495 homes built in 2010 or later, and 3 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 49 businesses in Lincoln, employing 182 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,582 age 16 and above. 370 workers commute into Lincoln from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

2,212 residents both live and work in/around Lincoln. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 0.09% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.54% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,175 drive alone, 236 carpool, and 10 take public transportation. 10 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 150 residents work from home.

638 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 714 have associates degrees, 572 have bachelor’s degrees, and 178 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31