City · California
Lincoln, California
Lincoln, city, in Placer County, California. Lincoln had 57,367 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 15.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 49,757 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 52,956 (±89). GEOID 0641474.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
57,367
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 49,757 · ACS 2020-2024: 52,956 ±89
Median household income
$111,990
±$4,564 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$651,000
±$7,243 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,090
±$208 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Lincoln and what county is it in?
Lincoln is a city in Placer County, California. It covers 24.5 square miles of land, 2,028 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lincoln is in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 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 57,367 people lived in Lincoln on July 1, 2025, up 15.3% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 49,757 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 52,956 (±89).
| Measure | Lincoln | Placer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 52,956 ±89 | 419,156 | +5,568 |
| Households | 20,078 ±574 | 157,954 | +2,358 |
| Average household size | 2.63 ±0.08 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,779 ±561 | 179,266 | +2,486 |
Lincoln's population since 2000
From 11,205 in 2000 to 57,367 in 2025: up 412.0%. 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 43.2 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 27.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.2%. 11.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lincoln | Placer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 ±1.2 | 42.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±1.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.0% ±1.2 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±1.1 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.2% ±1.6 pts | 15.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.2% ±2.3 pts | 65.5% | −5.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±0.8 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±1.3 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.5% ±1.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.8% ±1.4 pts | 12.7% | −2.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.5% ±1.8 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8% ±1.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9% ±1.3 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5% ±0.7 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.5% ±1.0 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.1% ±1.9 pts | 43.2% | +5.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.5% ±1.3 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.8% ±1.5 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.5 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 20,078 households earn less than $111,990 a year (±$4,564), against $115,998 in Placer County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $109,204 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lincoln | Placer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,990 ±$4,564 | $115,998 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $136,502 ±$5,052 | $150,239 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,082 ±$1,943 | $57,862 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.9% ±1.4 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.3% ±2.3 pts | 5.9% | −4.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.6% ±1.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±0.6 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.4% ±1.5 pts | 94.2% | – |
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 83.9% of Lincoln's occupied homes and renters 16.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $651,000 by its owner (±$7,243). The median renter pays $2,090 a month including utilities, and 48.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lincoln | Placer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $651,000 ±$7,243 | $688,100 | +$100,141 |
| Median gross rent | $2,090 ±$208 | $2,069 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.9% ±9.1 pts | 48.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,797 ±$57 | $2,984 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.9% ±2.2 pts | 74.8% | +4.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.1% ±2.2 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Housing units | 20,779 ±561 | 179,266 | +2,486 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0% ±2.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.5% ±1.7 pts | 78.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.0% ±1.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9% ±0.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 498 new housing units in Lincoln in 2025 (478 in single-family houses), 8.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
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?
67.9% of Lincoln's workers drive alone and 22.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Lincoln | Placer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.3% ±1.5 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±1.0 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.9% ±2.6 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±1.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.5% ±2.2 pts | 22.7% | +13.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.8 min ±1.5 | 27.4 min | no clear change |
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?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Lincoln, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,414 (Tract 214.03) to $178,500 (Tract 235.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 235.02Placer County | 7,801 | $165,625 |
| Tract 233Placer County | 6,877 | $164,524 |
| Tract 214.03Placer County | 5,857 | $59,414 |
| Tract 234Placer County | 6,160 | $117,371 |
| Tract 232Placer County | 6,255 | $149,079 |
| Tract 236Placer County | 4,160 | $83,354 |
| Tract 214.01Placer County | 4,090 | $120,245 |
| Tract 237Placer County | 3,121 | $81,578 |
| Tract 239Placer County | 3,361 | $133,163 |
| Tract 238Placer County | 2,964 | $88,520 |
| Tract 235.01Placer County | 1,055 | $178,500 |
| Tract 213.04Placer County | 5,955 | $107,431 |
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 California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lincoln is the 724th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 161st-most populous of 483 in California.
Lincoln ranks 338th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 161st | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 8th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 584th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 338th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 349th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 486th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 371st | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 654th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 352nd | 988 |
| Median age | 375th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 190th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 246th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 402nd | 1,069 |
Lincoln's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, 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?
6 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.