Lincoln town is located in Providence County Rhode Island. Lincoln town has a 2024 population of 23,090. Lincoln town is currently growing at a rate of 1.07% annually and its population has increased by 2.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,500 in 2020.
The average household income in Lincoln town is $137,587 with a poverty rate of 6.46%. The median age in Lincoln town is 43.2 years: 39.1 years for males, and 46.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lincoln town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,848 | 83.51% |
| Two or more races | 2,040 | 9.04% |
| Asian | 1,075 | 4.76% |
| Other race | 493 | 2.18% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,658 | 2.58 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Married | 4,438 | 3.32 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Non Family | 2,805 | 1.25 | 52 | 48 |
| Female | 1,073 | 2.8 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Male | 342 | 3.12 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 900 | 5.7% |
| Associates Degree | 1,043 | 6.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,861 | 30.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,789 | 17.67% |
| High School Graduate | 3,520 | 22.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 328 | 2.08% |
| Some College | 2,339 | 14.82% |
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 | 13,418 | 12,364 | 6,515 |
| 2+ Races | 889 | 820 | 309 |
| Asian | 819 | 801 | 497 |
| Hispanic | 675 | 608 | 127 |
| Other Race | 348 | 331 | 198 |
| Black | 103 | 72 | 34 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.8%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,710 | $87,115 | $82,746 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,245 | $99,471 | $84,338 |
| High School Graduate | $48,384 | $61,176 | $34,801 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,909 | $54,223 | $36,445 |
| Overall | $66,420 | $72,456 | $62,321 |
| Some College | $48,095 | $65,434 | $42,455 |
$66,420
Average Earnings
$72,456
Average Male
$62,321
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.71% of Lincoln town residents speak only English, while 16.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,460 | 1,108 | 6% |
| Multiple | 2,040 | 297 | 14.56% |
| Hispanic | 1,171 | 67 | 5.72% |
| Other | 491 | 33 | 6.72% |
| Black | 103 | 7 | 6.8% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
6.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.53%
Male Poverty Rate
7.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lincoln town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lincoln town is Hispanic, with 5.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.01% |
| High School | 7.82% |
| Some College | 4.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.14% |
| Female Employed | 3.68% |
| Male Employed | 3.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $135,845 | $169,349 |
| Households | $115,181 | $137,587 |
| Married Families | $146,146 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,482 | $64,727 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
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
1,060
Number of Veterans
1,039
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 383 |
| Second Gulf War | 143 |
| Korea | 134 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| World War II | 39 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 465 |
| 35 to 54 | 180 |
| 65 to 74 | 172 |
| 55 to 64 | 171 |
| 18 to 34 | 72 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 971 | 6.48% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 5.05% |
| Asian | 18 | 2.13% |
| Black | 9 | 8.74% |
| Other Race | 6 | 1.51% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
67.21%
Born in Lincoln town
90.42%
Native Born
9.58%
Foreign Born
1.14%
Non Citizen
8.44%
Naturalized
90.42% of Lincoln town residents were born in the United States, with 67.21% having been born in Rhode Island. 1.14% 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 | 24,310 | 244 | 1.01% |
| 2028 | 24,066 | 244 | 1.02% |
| 2027 | 23,822 | 244 | 1.03% |
| 2026 | 23,578 | 244 | 1.05% |
| 2025 | 23,334 | 244 | 1.06% |
| 2024 | 23,090 | 244 | 1.07% |
| 2023 | 22,846 | 244 | 1.08% |
| 2022 | 22,602 | 131 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 22,471 | -29 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 22,500 | 580 | 2.65% |
| 2019 | 21,920 | 106 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 21,814 | 137 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 21,677 | -13 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 21,690 | 84 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 21,606 | 141 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 21,465 | 132 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 21,333 | 44 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 21,289 | 118 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 21,171 | 80 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 21,091 | 0 | 0% |