Lincoln County, Maine's estimated 2024 population is 36,729 with a growth rate of 0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County, Maine is the 13th largest county in Maine. The 2010 population was 34,384 and has seen a growth of 6.82% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 37,839 | 222 | 0.59% |
| 2028 | 37,617 | 222 | 0.59% |
| 2027 | 37,395 | 222 | 0.6% |
| 2026 | 37,173 | 222 | 0.6% |
| 2025 | 36,951 | 222 | 0.6% |
| 2024 | 36,729 | 222 | 0.61% |
| 2023 | 36,507 | 222 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 36,285 | 261 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 36,024 | 761 | 2.16% |
| 2020 | 35,263 | 578 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 34,685 | 289 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 34,396 | 168 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 34,228 | 236 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 33,992 | 203 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 33,789 | -263 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 34,052 | -39 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 34,091 | -64 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 34,155 | -116 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 34,271 | -113 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 34,384 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 30,357 | 4,666 | 18.16% |
| 1980 | 25,691 | 5,154 | 25.1% |
| 1970 | 20,537 | 2,040 | 11.03% |
| 1960 | 18,497 | 493 | 2.74% |
| 1950 | 18,004 | 1,710 | 10.49% |
| 1940 | 16,294 | 796 | 5.14% |
| 1930 | 15,498 | -478 | -2.99% |
| 1920 | 15,976 | -2,240 | -12.3% |
| 1910 | 18,216 | -1,453 | -7.39% |
| 1900 | 19,669 | -2,327 | -10.58% |
| 1890 | 21,996 | -2,825 | -11.38% |
| 1880 | 24,821 | -776 | -3.03% |
| 1870 | 25,597 | -2,263 | -8.12% |
| 1860 | 27,860 | -47,015 | -62.79% |
| 1850 | 74,875 | 11,358 | 17.88% |
| 1840 | 63,517 | 6,325 | 11.06% |
| 1830 | 57,192 | 4,003 | 7.53% |
| 1820 | 53,189 | 10,197 | 23.72% |
| 1810 | 42,992 | 12,767 | 42.24% |
| 1800 | 30,225 | 989 | 3.38% |
| 1790 | 29,236 | -8,603 | -22.74% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,703 | 94.04% |
| Two or more races | 1,533 | 4.28% |
| Asian | 235 | 0.66% |
| Black or African American | 175 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 129 | 0.36% |
| Other race | 63 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,201 | 2.17 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Married | 7,899 | 2.73 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Non Family | 6,414 | 1.21 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Female | 1,324 | 3.12 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Male | 564 | 2.93 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
83.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,023 | 3.7% |
| Associates Degree | 2,376 | 8.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,676 | 24.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,400 | 15.91% |
| High School Graduate | 8,236 | 29.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 400 | 1.45% |
| Some College | 4,553 | 16.46% |
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 | 26,042 | 24,746 | 10,198 |
| 2+ Races | 977 | 952 | 568 |
| Hispanic | 326 | 307 | 107 |
| Asian | 198 | 147 | 121 |
| Native American | 116 | 87 | 40 |
| Black | 109 | 109 | 82 |
| Other Race | 63 | 41 | 9 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 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 black people with a rate of 75.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,460 | $63,056 | $48,969 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,321 | $60,882 | $49,375 |
| High School Graduate | $36,867 | $40,914 | $32,847 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,037 | $39,318 | $12,325 |
| Overall | $42,879 | $49,536 | $36,735 |
| Some College | $40,755 | $52,349 | $32,092 |
$42,879
Average Earnings
$49,536
Average Male
$36,735
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.37% of Lincoln County, Maine residents speak only English, while 2.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,829 | 2,623 | 7.99% |
| Multiple | 1,518 | 189 | 12.45% |
| Asian | 216 | 55 | 25.46% |
| Black | 163 | 44 | 26.99% |
| Hispanic | 435 | 41 | 9.43% |
| Native | 113 | 39 | 34.51% |
| Other | 63 | 29 | 46.03% |
8.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.06%
Male Poverty Rate
8.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, Maine is Other, with 46.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, Maine is White, with 7.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.97% |
| High School | 11.96% |
| Some College | 4.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.02% |
| Female Employed | 4.87% |
| Male Employed | 3.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,387 | $115,710 |
| Households | $72,026 | $98,711 |
| Married Families | $104,196 | $127,371 |
| Non Families | $45,310 | $68,251 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,278
Number of Veterans
3,112
Male Veterans
166
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,244 |
| Second Gulf War | 745 |
| First Gulf War | 630 |
| Korea | 235 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 977 |
| 65 to 74 | 866 |
| 35 to 54 | 617 |
| 55 to 64 | 518 |
| 18 to 34 | 300 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,124 | 11.08% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 6.28% |
| Native American | 46 | 39.66% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 6.92% |
| Black | 23 | 17.56% |
| Other Race | 14 | 22.22% |
| Islander | 2 | 100% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
55.14%
Born in Lincoln County, Maine
98.09%
Native Born
1.91%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
1.39%
Naturalized
98.09% of Lincoln County, Maine residents were born in the United States, with 55.14% having been born in Maine. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.