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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,787

Median Agei

31.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.6%1,566

Black

5.9%105

Two or More

3.5%63

Hispanic/Latino

2%35

Asian

1%17

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.1%111

High School Diploma

27.8%277

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%96

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%153

Associate's Degree

8.8%88

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%101

Master's Degree

8.7%87

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

18.9%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$142,600

Median Renti

$802

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.1%380

Renter-Occupied

26.9%140

Total Units

542

Homeownership

73.1%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%11

$50K–$100K

22.6%86

$100K–$150K

25.8%98

$150K–$200K

19.7%75

$200K–$300K

22.4%85

$300K–$500K

4.2%16

$500K–$1M

1.6%6

$1M+

0.8%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%3

2010–2019

4.4%24

2000–2009

7.4%40

1990–1999

12.2%66

1980–1989

8.3%45

1970–1979

26.4%143

1960–1969

17%92

1950–1959

13.3%72

1939 or earlier

10.5%57

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.7%425

Utility Gas

10.2%53

Wood

4%21

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%11

Other

1%5

No Fuel

0.6%3

Solar

0.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,200

Mean Household Incomei

$67,372

Per Capita Incomei

$20,157

Poverty Ratei

11.9%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

628

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%9

$10K–$15K

3.5%18

$15K–$20K

11.7%61

$20K–$25K

2.7%14

$25K–$30K

4.2%22

$30K–$35K

3.3%17

$35K–$40K

5.6%29

$40K–$45K

3.7%19

$45K–$50K

6.5%34

$50K–$60K

3.7%19

$60K–$75K

12.7%66

$75K–$100K

22.7%118

$100K–$125K

6.2%32

$125K–$150K

6.5%34

$150K–$200K

3.1%16

$200K+

2.3%12

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

271.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

United Kingdom

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

69(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.5%Insured

10.5%Uninsured