Lincoln, CA Demographics
What is the population of Lincoln?
There are 51,629 residents in Lincoln, with a median age of 43. Of this, 47.31% are males and 52.69% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.57% of the resident pool in Lincoln, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.88%. Additionally, 3.55% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 45,458 people in Lincoln currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 51,629 | 3.0% |
| Male Population | 24,424 | 1.6% |
| Female Population | 27,205 | 4.3% |
Male Population 47.31%
Female Population 52.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43 | -3.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 45,211 | 2.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 4,584 | 3.6% |
| Not Citizen | 1,834 | 21.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.57%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.88%
Not Citizen 3.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 76 | 850.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,478 | 7.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,608 | -4.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 450 | -4.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 45,458 | 3.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.15%
Moved from Same County 4.85%
Moved from Same State 5.11%
Moved from Different State 0.88%
Same House as Last Year 89.01%
What are the employment statistics in Lincoln?
White-collar workers make up 85.26% of the working population in Lincoln, while blue-collar employees account for 14.74%. There are also 3,856 entrepreneurs in Lincoln (9.26% of the workforce); 26,916 workers employed in private companies (64.64%); and 7,580 people working in governmental institutions (18.2%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 35,500 | 110.6% |
| Blue Collar | 6,138 | 112.6% |
White Collar 85.26%
Blue Collar 14.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,856 | 121.1% |
| Private Companies | 26,916 | 114.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,580 | 99.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,286 | 101.2% |
Self Employees 9.26%
Private Companies 64.64%
Governmental Workers 18.2%
Not for Profit Companies 7.89%
How many households are there in Lincoln?
There are a total of 19,481 households in Lincoln, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 73.55% of these Lincoln households, while non-family units account for the remaining 26.45%. Additionally, 32.4% of households have children and 67.6% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 19,481 | 1.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -23.4% |
| Family Households | 14,329 | 4.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,152 | -5.4% |
Family Households 73.55%
Non-Family Households 26.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,312 | 3.7% |
| Households without Children | 13,169 | 0.7% |
Households with Children 32.4%
Households without Children 67.6%
What are the median and average incomes in Lincoln?
The average annual household income in Lincoln is $134,860, while the median household income sits at $108,108 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $133,484, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $137,097.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $134,860 | 6.7% |
| Median Household Income | $108,108 | 8.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,909 | 0.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 46,935 | 3.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lincoln?
There are 20,102 housing units in Lincoln, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2004. Of the 19,481 occupied housing units in Lincoln, 83.47% are owner-occupied, while 16.53% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.6% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $626,000. In general, housing costs reach $2,172 per month in Lincoln.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 20,102 | 1.6% |
| Median Year Built | 2004 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 324 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 139 | -29.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 209 | -21.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 403 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 577 | -11.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,089 | -9.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,786 | -5.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12,647 | -1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,303 | 19.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 625 | 237.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,481 | 1.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 16,260 | 2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,221 | -1.8% |
Owner Occupied 83.47%
Renter Occupied 16.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 11,155 | 3.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,105 | 0.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $626,000 | 6.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $633,900 | 3.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,172 | 5.5% |
With Mortgage 68.6%
Without Mortgage 31.4%
What is the level of education in Lincoln?
Approximately 22.36% of the population in Lincoln holds a high school degree (that's 8,759 residents), while 26.22% have attained a college certificate (10,270 locals) and 23.28% have a bachelor's degree (9,119 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,222 | 24.9% |
| Some High School | 8,759 | -0.9% |
| Some College | 10,270 | -26.1% |
| Associate Degree | 4,677 | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9,119 | 9.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,119 | -1.5% |
No High School 3.12%
Some High School 22.36%
Some College 26.22%
Associate Degree 11.94%
Bachelor's Degree 23.28%
Graduate Degree 13.07%
What is the marital status of Lincoln residents?
A total of 9,219 people in Lincoln have never been married (which represents 22.17% of the total population), while 25,653 of them are wedded (61.7%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 198 (0.48%) and 3,885 (9.34%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 9,219 | 9.4% |
| Married | 25,653 | 2.0% |
| Separated | 198 | -45.5% |
| Widowed | 2,819 | -5.5% |
| Divorced | 3,885 | -0.6% |
Never Married 22.17%
Married 61.7%
Separated 0.48%
Widowed 6.78%
Divorced 9.34%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lincoln?
The top three means of transportation people in Lincoln use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 16,251 residents commute by car, 120 prefer going to work by walking and 96 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 16,251 | 2.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 36 | -49.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 15 | N/A |
| Railroad | 13 | -51.9% |
| Ferryboat | 52 | 26.8% |
| Bicycle | 96 | 0.0% |
| Motorcycle | 89 | 43.5% |
| TaxiCab | 17 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 120 | 21.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Lincoln by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.