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 $63,601 with a poverty rate of 11.77%. The median age in Lincoln is 31.2 years: 19 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 | 1,371 | 91.83% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 5.36% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.14% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 431 | 3.31 | 71 | 29 |
| Married | 229 | 4.38 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 161 | 1.2 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Female | 38 | 5.76 | 26.3 | 73.7 |
| Male | 3 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
4.47
Average Family Size
3.31
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 5.25% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 8.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 89 | 10.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 7.4% |
| High School Graduate | 324 | 38.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 3.1% |
| Some College | 218 | 26.01% |
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 | 805 | 746 | 149 |
| Asian | 17 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,460 | $0 | $27,258 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,000 | $0 | $46,625 |
| High School Graduate | $36,146 | $41,154 | $27,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,211 | $46,771 | $29,097 |
| Some College | $42,917 | $48,900 | $27,813 |
$39,211
Average Earnings
$46,771
Average Male
$29,097
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.55% of Lincoln residents speak only English, while 1.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,295 | 154 | 11.89% |
| Native | 12 | 10 | 83.33% |
| Multiple | 13 | 2 | 15.38% |
| Black | 80 | 2 | 2.5% |
11.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.56%
Male Poverty Rate
11.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lincoln is Native, with 83.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lincoln is Black, with 2.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.94% |
| Some College | 9.06% |
| High School | 4.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Female Employed | 10.91% |
| Male Employed | 2.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,273 | $75,006 |
| Households | $58,194 | $63,601 |
| Married Families | $75,478 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,804 | $42,227 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
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
39
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 4.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
76.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
71.33%
Born in Lincoln
97.86%
Native Born
2.14%
Foreign Born
1.41%
Non Citizen
0.74%
Naturalized
97.86% of Lincoln residents were born in the United States, with 71.33% having been born in Missouri. 1.41% 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% |