Lincoln is a city located in Benton County Missouri. Lincoln has a 2024 population of 1,219. Lincoln is currently growing at a rate of 1.58% annually and its population has increased by 6.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,143 in 2020.
The average household income in Lincoln is $65,707 with a poverty rate of 12.15%. The median age in Lincoln is 30.7 years: 17.7 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lincoln was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,603 | 89.3% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 5.57% |
| Two or more races | 74 | 4.12% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.22% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 495 | 3.48 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Married | 230 | 4.53 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Non Family | 187 | 1.14 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Female | 57 | 5.67 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Male | 21 | 6.95 | 100 | 0 |
4.61
Average Family Size
3.48
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 7.21% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 7.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 103 | 10.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 124 | 12.24% |
| High School Graduate | 364 | 35.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 3.36% |
| Some College | 241 | 23.79% |
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 | 980 | 883 | 221 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 12 | 6 |
| Asian | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 46.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,500 | $0 | $40,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $37,292 | $0 | $36,875 |
| High School Graduate | $30,714 | $41,719 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,583 | $46,023 | $30,313 |
| Some College | $33,958 | $47,738 | $26,938 |
$34,583
Average Earnings
$46,023
Average Male
$30,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.01% of Lincoln residents speak only English, while 0.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,477 | 195 | 13.2% |
| Multiple | 70 | 3 | 4.29% |
| Black | 96 | 3 | 3.13% |
| Native | 4 | 2 | 50% |
12.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.13%
Male Poverty Rate
12.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lincoln is Native, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lincoln is Black, with 3.13% 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 27.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.56% |
| High School | 14.29% |
| Some College | 10.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 15.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,714 | $78,397 |
| Households | $60,272 | $65,707 |
| Married Families | $78,800 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,015 | $42,866 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
51
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 5.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
74.48%
Born in Lincoln
98.83%
Native Born
1.17%
Foreign Born
0.67%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
98.83% of Lincoln residents were born in the United States, with 74.48% having been born in Missouri. 0.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,314 | 19 | 1.47% |
| 2028 | 1,295 | 19 | 1.49% |
| 2027 | 1,276 | 19 | 1.51% |
| 2026 | 1,257 | 19 | 1.53% |
| 2025 | 1,238 | 19 | 1.56% |
| 2024 | 1,219 | 19 | 1.58% |
| 2023 | 1,200 | 15 | 1.27% |
| 2022 | 1,185 | 17 | 1.46% |
| 2021 | 1,168 | 25 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 1,143 | -48 | -4.03% |
| 2019 | 1,191 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 1,189 | 14 | 1.19% |
| 2017 | 1,175 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 1,172 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 1,167 | -6 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 1,173 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 1,177 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 1,180 | -6 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 1,186 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 1,190 | 0 | 0% |