City · Alabama
Lincoln, Alabama
Lincoln, city, in Talladega County, Alabama. Lincoln had 8,110 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 18.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,845 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,305 (±39). GEOID 0143120.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,110
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,845 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,305 ±39
Median household income
$57,145
±$6,781 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$187,200
±$15,683 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$919
±$147 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is Lincoln and what county is it in?
Lincoln is a city in Talladega County, Alabama. It covers 25.7 square miles of land, 267 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lincoln is in the Talladega-Sylacauga, AL micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lincoln, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,110 people lived in Lincoln on July 1, 2025, up 18.4% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). The 2020 Census counted 6,845 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,305 (±39).
| Measure | Lincoln | Talladega County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,305 ±39 | 81,021 | +624 |
| Households | 2,975 ±321 | 33,644 | +429 |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.26 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,575 ±359 | 38,547 | no clear change |
Lincoln's population since 2000
From 4,577 in 2000 to 8,110 in 2025: up 77.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lincoln as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lincoln?
The median resident of Lincoln is 40.5 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.3%.
| Measure | Lincoln | Talladega County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 ±5.6 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% ±4.5 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.6% ±4.3 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±4.4 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% ±3.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.2% ±7.7 pts | 61.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.3% ±6.7 pts | 29.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.7% ±5.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2% ±2.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6% ±2.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1% ±2.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8% ±4.4 pts | 21.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9% ±4.6 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9% ±4.0 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.0% ±5.9 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9% ±4.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±3.2 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lincoln earn?
Half of Lincoln's 2,975 households earn less than $57,145 a year (±$6,781), against $57,776 in Talladega County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 the median was $79,902 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $22,757 after inflation. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lincoln | Talladega County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,145 ±$6,781 | $57,776 | −$22,757 |
| Mean household income | $84,392 ±$14,344 | $72,732 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,016 ±$7,389 | $30,482 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.6% ±5.3 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.4% ±11.7 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.0% ±3.7 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% ±4.3 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.7% ±5.1 pts | 87.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lincoln?
Owners occupy 93.3% of Lincoln's occupied homes and renters 6.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $187,200 by its owner (±$15,683). The median renter pays $919 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Lincoln | Talladega County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $187,200 ±$15,683 | $149,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $919 ±$147 | $785 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 13.8% ±16.1 pts | 36.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,339 ±$97 | $1,230 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.3% ±3.4 pts | 72.0% | +13.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 6.7% ±3.4 pts | 28.0% | – |
| Housing units | 3,575 ±359 | 38,547 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±2.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.0% ±15.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.7% ±6.2 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.2% ±5.7 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.5% ±2.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.5% ±4.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% ±3.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lincoln building?
Builders took permits for 185 new housing units in Lincoln in 2025 (119 in single-family houses), 22.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Alabama.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lincoln work and get to work?
89.5% of Lincoln's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.8 minutes.
| Measure | Lincoln | Talladega County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.4% ±5.5 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±3.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.5% ±5.7 pts | 84.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4% ±4.2 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.8 min ±3.1 | 28.0 min | +4.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lincoln?
1 census tract lies mostly in Lincoln, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.01Talladega County | 5,105 | $65,313 |
| Tract 102.02Talladega County | 4,153 | $73,223 |
| Tract 103.02Talladega County | 4,804 | $62,090 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lincoln) · Census block assignment files
How does Lincoln compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lincoln is the 3,712th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 81st-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
Lincoln ranks 155th of 305 places in Alabama with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 81st | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 15th | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 218th | 311 |
| Median household income | 155th | 305 |
| Per capita income | 111th | 311 |
| Median home value | 130th | 304 |
| Median gross rent | 129th | 274 |
| Poverty rate | 162nd | 258 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 152nd | 295 |
| Median age | 133rd | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 13th | 310 |
| Travel time to work | 125th | 310 |
Lincoln's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare Lincoln with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lincoln?
18 of the 57 figures for Lincoln on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lincoln are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lincoln.