Lincoln City, OR

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    2024 Population
    9,968
    US Senator
    Ron Wyden
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Jeff Merkley
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    49.2
    1.4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.1%
    1.32% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $56,635
    0.556% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $412,700
    10.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,048
    4.26% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Lincoln City, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.1% of the residents in Lincoln City, OR are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Lincoln City, OR was $412,700, and the homeownership rate was 59.3%.

    Most people in Lincoln City, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Lincoln City, OR was 2 cars per household.

    About the photo: The Chitwood Covered Bridge is still standing. It was constructed in 1926 by Otis Hamar and is 96 feet in length, spanning the Yaquina River.
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    United StatesOregonLincoln County, ORNewport, ORPolk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR

    Population & Diversity

    Lincoln City, OR is home to a population of 9.97k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.21% of Lincoln City, OR residents were born outside of the country (818 people).

    In 2024, there were 14.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.65k people) in Lincoln City, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 518 Other (Hispanic) and 486 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    93.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.1% of Lincoln City, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lincoln City, OR was 93.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lincoln City, OR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      7.65k ± 412
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      518 ± 325
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      486 ± 174
    14.1%
    Hispanic Population
    1.4k people

    In 2024, there were 14.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.65k people) in Lincoln City, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 518 Other (Hispanic) and 486 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    14.1% of the people in Lincoln City, OR are hispanic (1.4k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lincoln City, OR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oregon.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      144,017 ± 9,158 people
    2. Vietnam
      20,980 ± 3,547 people
    3. India
      20,652 ± 3,520 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 144,017 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 20,980 and India with 20,652.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.21%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    818 people
    9.32%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    922 people

    As of 2024, 8.21% of Lincoln City, OR residents (818 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lincoln City, OR was 9.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lincoln City, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      479 ± 127
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      142 ± 72
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      103 ± 61

    Lincoln City, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.37 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lincoln City, OR.

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    Health

    89.7% of the population of Lincoln City, OR has health coverage, with 22.8% on employee plans, 30.1% on Medicaid, 20.5% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 3.85% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1,064 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,064 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1177 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 137 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.8% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    10.3%
    Uninsured
    22.8%
    Employer Coverage
    30.1%
    Medicaid
    20.5%
    Medicare
    12.5%
    Non-Group
    3.85%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lincoln City, OR grew by 12.6% from 9.11% to 10.3%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lincoln City, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Lincoln City, OR employs 4.05k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lincoln City, OR were Accommodation & Food Services (769 people), Retail Trade (643 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (459 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($103,571), Finance & Insurance ($100,938), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,365).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.05k
    2024 Value
    ± 428
    −4.26%
    1 Year decline
    ± 15.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lincoln City, OR declined at a rate of −4.26%, from 4.23k employees to 4.05k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lincoln City, OR, are Sales & Related Occupations (704 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (558 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (352 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lincoln City, OR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.05k
    2024 Value
    ± 428
    −4.26%
    1 Year decline
    ± 15.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lincoln City, OR declined at a rate of −4.26%, from 4.23k employees to 4.05k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lincoln City, OR, are Accommodation & Food Services (769 people), Retail Trade (643 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (459 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lincoln City, OR, though some of these residents may live in Lincoln City, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,162
    Median earning men ± $6,469
    $41,729
    Median earning women ± $4,999

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,344), Public Administration ($93,942), and Wholesale Trade ($76,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($82,813), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,944), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,118).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.87%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

    Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Lincoln City, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (55.3%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (41%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oregon

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    Ron Wyden
    Senator from Oregon3
    Assumed office on February 5, 1996
    Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.
    Jeff Merkley
    Senator from Oregon2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009

    Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Lincoln City, OR was $412,700 in 2024, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $374,400 to $412,700, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Lincoln City, OR is 59.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lincoln City, OR have an average commute time of 17.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lincoln City, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $412,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$22,878
    $2,698
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$315

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lincoln City, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lincoln City, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    59.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 59.3% of the housing units in Lincoln City, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lincoln City, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $56,635
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,500
    4.55k
    Number of Households
    ± 453

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.55k households in Lincoln City, OR grew to $56,635 from the previous year's value of $56,322.

    The following chart displays the households in Lincoln City, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Lincoln City, OR is from Oregon.
    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Oregon
    0.461
    2023 Wage GINI in Oregon

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.412% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (63.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.6%)
    3. Carpooled (13.7%)

    In 2024, 63.1% of workers in Lincoln City, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.6%) and those who carpooled to work (13.7%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    17.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lincoln City, OR have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.26% of the workforce in Lincoln City, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Lincoln City, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Lincoln City, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lincoln City, OR have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lincoln City, OR (1.4k out of 9.89k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lincoln City, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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