Life in Lincolnton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton:
The population in Lincolnton is 11,503.
The median home value in Lincolnton is $291,146.
The median income in Lincolnton is $43,294.
The cost of living in Lincolnton is 94 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Lincolnton is $920.
The unemployment rate in Lincolnton is 3.4%.
The poverty rate in Lincolnton is 18.4%.
The average high in Lincolnton is 70.7° and the average low is 48.3°.
Crime in Lincolnton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lincolnton. Key points include:
There were 310 total crimes in Lincolnton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lincolnton is 2,484.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lincolnton is 360.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lincolnton is 2,123.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lincolnton is 17.23% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lincolnton / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 310 | 2,484.4 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 45 | 360.6 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 64.1 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 30 | 240.4 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 265 | 2,123.7 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 20 | 160.3 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 236 | 1,891.3 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 72.1 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Lincolnton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lincolnton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lincolnton is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lincolnton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lincolnton is $291,146.
The median income in Lincolnton is $43,294.
| Living Expense | Lincolnton | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 106 | 100 | |
| Housing | 86 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 95 | 100 | |
The average high in Lincolnton is 70.7° and the average low is 48.3°.
There are 73.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.7 inches of precipitation each year with 3.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lincolnton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.6 |
The current population in Lincolnton is 11,503. The population has increased 10.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,503 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 11,225 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 10,926 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 11,099 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 10,832 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 10,678 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 10,574 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 10,593 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 10,696 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 10,601 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 10,595 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 10,536 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 10,481 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 10,440 | - |
58.1% White with 6,680 White residents.
20.3% African American with 2,331 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 15 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 499 Two Or More residents.
17.2% Hispanic with 1,973 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lincolnton | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.1% | 60.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 20.3% | 20.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 17.2% | 10.9% | 19.0% |
Lincolnton is 51.1% female with 5,876 female residents.
Lincolnton is 48.9% male with 5,626 male residents.
| Gender | Lincolnton | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
5.0% of adults in Lincolnton completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Lincolnton completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Lincolnton completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Lincolnton completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Lincolnton completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Lincolnton completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Lincolnton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lincolnton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Lincolnton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lincolnton | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.2% of households in Lincolnton earn Less than $10,000.
12.1% of households in Lincolnton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.5% of households in Lincolnton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.6% of households in Lincolnton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.1% of households in Lincolnton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.0% of households in Lincolnton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.9% of households in Lincolnton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.3% of households in Lincolnton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.7% of households in Lincolnton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.6% of households in Lincolnton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lincolnton | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12.1% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.5% | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.6% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.1% | 12.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.0% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.3% | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 9.5% | 12.6% |