Lincoln town is located in Penobscot County Maine. Lincoln town has a 2024 population of 4,871. Lincoln town is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 0.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,847 in 2020.
The average household income in Lincoln town is $59,627 with a poverty rate of 14.2%. The median age in Lincoln town is 53.6 years: 56.4 years for males, and 52.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lincoln town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,759 | 97.98% |
| Two or more races | 75 | 1.54% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,463 | 1.94 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Non Family | 1,117 | 1.19 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Married | 1,002 | 2.78 | 86 | 14 |
| Female | 284 | 1.67 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Male | 60 | 3.25 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
2.4
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
73.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 163 | 4.07% |
| Associates Degree | 438 | 10.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 613 | 15.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 295 | 7.36% |
| High School Graduate | 1,332 | 33.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 1.82% |
| Some College | 1,093 | 27.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,922 | 3,704 | 875 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 45 | 33 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 52.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,373 | $32,353 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,116 | $0 | $65,357 |
| High School Graduate | $26,170 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,804 | $53,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,387 | $43,304 | $32,698 |
| Some College | $32,315 | $48,086 | $30,890 |
$34,387
Average Earnings
$43,304
Average Male
$32,698
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.59% of Lincoln town residents speak only English, while 1.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,646 | 672 | 14.46% |
14.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.89%
Male Poverty Rate
12.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lincoln town is White, with 14.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lincoln town is White, with 14.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.08% |
| High School | 20.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.2% |
| Some College | 5.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.44% |
| Female Employed | 12.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 12% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,508 | $78,149 |
| Households | $50,961 | $59,627 |
| Married Families | $66,983 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,866 | $34,567 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
508
Number of Veterans
482
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 257 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 234 |
| 55 to 64 | 112 |
| 75+ | 87 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 478 | 11.61% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 47.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
46.3%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.8%
Born in Lincoln town
96.62%
Native Born
3.38%
Foreign Born
0.8%
Non Citizen
2.57%
Naturalized
96.62% of Lincoln town residents were born in the United States, with 67.8% having been born in Maine. 0.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,896 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2028 | 4,891 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2027 | 4,886 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2026 | 4,881 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 4,876 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 4,871 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 4,866 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 4,861 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 4,857 | 10 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 4,847 | -53 | -1.08% |
| 2019 | 4,900 | 24 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 4,876 | -47 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 4,923 | -22 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 4,945 | -44 | -0.88% |
| 2015 | 4,989 | -43 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 5,032 | -12 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 5,044 | -34 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 5,078 | -30 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 5,108 | 22 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 5,086 | 0 | 0% |