Life in Lincoln research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lincoln over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lincoln:
The population in Lincoln is 51,629.
The median home value in Lincoln is $641,859.
The median income in Lincoln is $108,108.
The cost of living in Lincoln is 147 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Lincoln is $2,081.
The unemployment rate in Lincoln is 4.3%.
The poverty rate in Lincoln is 7.7%.
The average high in Lincoln is 68.3° and the average low is 43.5°.
Crime in Lincoln summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lincoln. Key points include:
There were 369 total crimes in Lincoln in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lincoln is 657.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lincoln is 96.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lincoln is 561.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lincoln is -68.99% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lincoln / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 369 | 657.1 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 54 | 96.2 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 14.2 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 62.3 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 315 | 561.0 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 20 | 35.6 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 276 | 491.5 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 19 | 33.8 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Lincoln summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lincoln. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lincoln is 147 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lincoln is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lincoln is $641,859.
The median income in Lincoln is $108,108.
| Living Expense | Lincoln | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 113 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 237 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 122 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 112 | 128 | 100 | |
The average high in Lincoln is 68.3° and the average low is 43.5°.
There are 50.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.4 inches of precipitation each year with 54.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lincoln |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 50.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 54.3 |
The current population in Lincoln is 51,629. The population has increased 36.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51,629 | 3.0% |
| 2022 | 50,131 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 49,203 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 48,150 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 47,388 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 46,939 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 46,404 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 45,675 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 45,038 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 44,397 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 43,467 | 3.4% |
| 2012 | 42,042 | 4.6% |
| 2011 | 40,177 | 6.4% |
| 2010 | 37,771 | - |
65.1% White with 33,599 White residents.
1.5% African American with 786 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 30 American Indian residents.
7.2% Asian with 3,727 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 116 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 255 Other residents.
6.4% Two Or More with 3,291 Two Or More residents.
19.0% Hispanic with 9,825 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lincoln | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.1% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.5% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.2% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.4% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 19.0% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Lincoln is 52.7% female with 27,205 female residents.
Lincoln is 47.3% male with 24,424 male residents.
| Gender | Lincoln | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Lincoln completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Lincoln completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Lincoln completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Lincoln completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Lincoln completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Lincoln completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Lincoln completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lincoln completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lincoln completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lincoln | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
4.2% of households in Lincoln earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Lincoln earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.8% of households in Lincoln earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in Lincoln earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.7% of households in Lincoln earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.4% of households in Lincoln earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in Lincoln earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.0% of households in Lincoln earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.3% of households in Lincoln earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.7% of households in Lincoln earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lincoln | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.8% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.7% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.4% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.0% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.3% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.7% | 19.4% | 12.6% |