Lincoln, MT

Census Place

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2023 Population

868

13.6% 1-year decline

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Sheehy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

56.8

4.22% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$45,912

7.02% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

466

1.69% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Lincoln, MT had a population of 868 people with a median age of 56.8 and a median household income of $45,912. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lincoln, MT declined from 1,005 to 868, a −13.6% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,900 to $45,912, a 7.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lincoln, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.3%), Other (Hispanic) (0.922%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Lincoln, MT 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.

Most people in Lincoln, MT N/A, and the average commute time was 11.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Lincoln, MT was N/A per household.

United States Montana Lewis and Clark County, MT Helena, MT Lewis and Clark & Cascade Counties--Great Falls & Helena City PUMA, MT

Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (820 people) in Lincoln, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 20 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lincoln, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
820 ± 215
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
20 ± 30.1
Two+ (Hispanic)
20 ± 32.9

3.23%

Hispanic Population

28 people

3.23% of the people in Lincoln, MT are hispanic (28 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lincoln, MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Lincoln, MT.

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,689 ± 1,489 people
Mexico
2,900 ± 1,320 people
Germany
2,151 ± 1,138 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lincoln, MT was Canada, the natal country of 3,689 Lincoln, MT residents, followed by Mexico with 2,900 and Germany with 2,151.

Foreign-Born Population

2.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

20 people

As of 2023, 2.3% of Lincoln, MT residents (20 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lincoln, MT was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Economy

The economy of Lincoln, MT employs 466 people. The largest industries in Lincoln, MT are Accommodation & Food Services (195 people), Construction (73 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (53 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($93,693), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,068), and Construction ($71,250).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,691. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

466

2023 Value

± 146

−1.69%

1 Year decline

± 45%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lincoln, MT declined at a rate of −1.69%, from 474 employees to 466 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lincoln, MT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (77 people), Management Occupations (71 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (66 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lincoln, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

466

2023 Value

± 146

−1.69%

1 Year decline

± 45%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lincoln, MT declined at a rate of −1.69%, from 474 employees to 466 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lincoln, MT, are Accommodation & Food Services (195 people), Construction (73 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (53 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lincoln, MT, though some of these residents may live in Lincoln, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,167

Median earning men ± $37,339

$22,955

Median earning women ± $9,255

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($72,083), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,792), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($17,885).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,625), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($18,229).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% 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 11.8%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lincoln, MT. Showing the available data for Montana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.96%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Tim Sheehy

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing Montana.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.324% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.29% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (252k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (180k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

People in Lincoln, MT have an average commute time of 11.1 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Lincoln, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Housing

Rent vs Own

85.7%

Homeownership

2023

75.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 85.7% of the housing units in Lincoln, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Lincoln, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$45,912

Median Household Income

± $8,760

N/A

Number of Households

± 0

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in Lincoln, MT grew to $45,912 from the previous year's value of $42,900.

The following chart displays the households in Lincoln, MT 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 $35k - $40k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lincoln, MT is from Lincoln, MT.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Lincoln, MT N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

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.

Commute Time

11.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lincoln, MT have a shorter commute time (11.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Lincoln, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lincoln, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lincoln, MT have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lincoln, MT (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lincoln, MT is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

N/A% of the population of Lincoln, MT has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lewis and Clark County, MT see 1064 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year (1036 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1165 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 190 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,064 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lewis and Clark County, MT

Primary care physicians in Lewis and Clark County, MT see an average of 1,064 patients per year. This represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year (1,036 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lewis and Clark County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

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

Uninsured People

N/A%

Uninsured

N/A%

Employer Coverage

N/A%

Medicaid

N/A%

Medicare

N/A%

Non-Group

N/A%

Military or VA

Between N/A and N/A, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lincoln, MT N/A by N/A from N/A% to N/A%.

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

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