Lincoln, ID

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    4,002
    US Senator
    Mike Crapo
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Risch
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    28.9
    0.345% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.4%
    3.18% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $84,280
    4.28% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $377,500
    22.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,751
    8.96% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Lincoln, ID 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.

    94.3% of the residents in Lincoln, ID are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Lincoln, ID was $377,500, and the homeownership rate was 81.8%.

    Most people in Lincoln, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in Lincoln, ID was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Lincoln, ID is home to a population of 4k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.7% of Lincoln, ID residents were born outside of the country (308 people).

    In 2024, there were 5.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.01k people) in Lincoln, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 510 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 176 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.3% of Lincoln, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lincoln, ID was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lincoln, ID
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      3.01k ± 630
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      510 ± 396
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      176 ± 221
    17.1%
    Hispanic Population
    686 people

    In 2024, there were 5.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.01k people) in Lincoln, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 510 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 176 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    17.1% of the people in Lincoln, ID are hispanic (686 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lincoln, ID 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 Idaho.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      54,768 ± 5,664 people
    2. Canada
      6,434 ± 1,966 people
    3. Philippines
      2,796 ± 1,297 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 54,768 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 6,434 and Philippines with 2,796.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.7%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    308 people
    3.14%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    118 people

    As of 2024, 7.7% of Lincoln, ID residents (308 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, ID was 3.14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

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    Military

    Veterans

    Gulf War (2001-)
    Most Common Service Period
    101 ± 77

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

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    Health

    88.8% of the population of Lincoln, ID has health coverage, with 43.3% on employee plans, 23.3% on Medicaid, 7.25% on Medicare, 9.2% on non-group plans, and 5.7% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Idaho see 1,619 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,619 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1534 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.4% were men and 45.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 40% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 5.67% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.4% were men and 45.6% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    11.2%
    Uninsured
    43.3%
    Employer Coverage
    23.3%
    Medicaid
    7.25%
    Medicare
    9.2%
    Non-Group
    5.7%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lincoln, ID grew by 5.14% from 10.7% to 11.2%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lincoln, ID 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, ID employs 1.75k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lincoln, ID were Health Care & Social Assistance (390 people), Accommodation & Food Services (238 people), and Retail Trade (160 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($109,861), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($85,792), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,292).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.75k
    2024 Value
    ± 363
    8.96%
    1 Year growth
    ± 28.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lincoln, ID grew at a rate of 8.96%, from 1.61k employees to 1.75k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lincoln, ID, are Sales & Related Occupations (283 people), Management Occupations (216 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (164 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lincoln, ID.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.75k
    2024 Value
    ± 363
    8.96%
    1 Year growth
    ± 28.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lincoln, ID grew at a rate of 8.96%, from 1.61k employees to 1.75k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lincoln, ID, are Health Care & Social Assistance (390 people), Accommodation & Food Services (238 people), and Retail Trade (160 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lincoln, ID, though some of these residents may live in Lincoln, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $77,286
    Median earning men ± $13,141
    $40,760
    Median earning women ± $3,696

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($143,156), Retail Trade ($103,114), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,083).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($40,690) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,659).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.01%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 836k people employed in Idaho. This represents a 3.01% 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 8.06%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 66.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.42%).

    Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing the state of Idaho. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Idaho is currently represented by 2 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, ID. Showing the available data for Idaho.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (30.4%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.42%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 66.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.42%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Idaho

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    Mike Crapo
    Senator from Idaho3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1999
    Jim Risch
    Senator from Idaho2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009

    Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing Idaho.

    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 Idaho over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Lincoln, ID was $377,500 in 2024, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $307,800 to $377,500, a 22.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Lincoln, ID is 81.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lincoln, ID have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lincoln, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $377,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$43,573
    $1,025
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$256

    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, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    81.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 81.8% of the housing units in Lincoln, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 82.7%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lincoln, ID 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.
    $84,280
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,737
    1.25k
    Number of Households
    ± 303

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.25k households in Lincoln, ID grew to $84,280 from the previous year's value of $80,818.

    The following chart displays the households in Lincoln, ID 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Lincoln, ID is from Idaho.
    0.467
    2024 Wage GINI in Idaho
    0.468
    2023 Wage GINI in Idaho

    In 2024, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.325% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Idaho in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.5%)
    3. Carpooled (6.64%)

    In 2024, 75.4% of workers in Lincoln, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.5%) and those who carpooled to work (6.64%).

    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

    19 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lincoln, ID have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.31% of the workforce in Lincoln, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Lincoln, ID 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, ID distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lincoln, ID have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lincoln, ID (736 out of 4k 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 Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 35 - 44.

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

    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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