Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lincoln, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

225

Median Agei

60.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92%207

Two or More

4.9%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.8%4

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.9%14

High School Diploma

39.7%81

Some College (<1 yr)

14.2%29

Some College (1+ yr)

9.3%19

Associate's Degree

4.4%9

Bachelor's Degree

9.8%20

Master's Degree

2.9%6

Professional Degree

0.5%1

HS or Higher

87.7%

BA or Higher

13.2%

Graduate+

3.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$125,000

Median Renti

$732

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.7%88

Renter-Occupied

39.3%57

Total Units

202

Homeownership

60.7%

Vacancy Rate

28.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%3

$50K–$100K

38.6%34

$100K–$150K

10.2%9

$150K–$200K

10.2%9

$200K–$300K

14.8%13

$300K–$500K

22.7%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2%4

2000–2009

1%2

1990–1999

8.9%18

1980–1989

21.8%44

1970–1979

19.3%39

1960–1969

13.4%27

1950–1959

18.3%37

1940–1949

8.9%18

1939 or earlier

6.4%13

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.1%93

Electricity

27.6%40

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%3

Fuel Oil

2.1%3

Wood

2.1%3

Other

2.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,679

Mean Household Incomei

$70,350

Per Capita Incomei

$44,352

Poverty Ratei

28%

Unemploymenti

9.4%

Labor Forcei

106

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%11

$10K–$15K

17.2%25

$15K–$20K

10.3%15

$20K–$25K

4.1%6

$25K–$30K

0.7%1

$30K–$35K

4.8%7

$35K–$40K

9.7%14

$40K–$45K

0.7%1

$45K–$50K

8.3%12

$50K–$60K

0.7%1

$60K–$75K

6.9%10

$75K–$100K

11%16

$100K–$125K

4.1%6

$125K–$150K

3.4%5

$150K–$200K

5.5%8

$200K+

4.8%7

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

13.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

28(13.4% of civilian adults)