Town · Maine
Lincolnville, Maine
Lincolnville, town, in Waldo County, Maine. Lincolnville had 2,433 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,312 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,396 (±338). GEOID 2302739755.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,433
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,312 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,396 ±338
Median household income
$81,928
±$12,458 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$367,000
±$17,215 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$969
±$284 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Lincolnville and what county is it in?
Lincolnville is a town in Waldo County, Maine. It covers 37.3 square miles of land, 62 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lincolnville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,433 people lived in Lincolnville on July 1, 2025, up 5.3% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,312 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,396 (±338).
| Measure | Lincolnville | Waldo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,396±338 | 40,192 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,015±138 | 17,470 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.18 | 2.25 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,440±137 | 22,252 | no clear change |
Lincolnville's population since 2000
From 2,042 in 2000 to 2,433 in 2025: up 19.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lincolnville 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 Lincolnville?
The median resident of Lincolnville is 51.3 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 26.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 1.4%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lincolnville | Waldo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.3±7.2 | 47.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.0%±4.2 pts | 17.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.0%±5.8 pts | 25.1% | – |
| Male | 49.4%±4.5 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4%±1.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.1%±2.4 pts | 92.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±1.5 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8%±3.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±2.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±5.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3%±4.1 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8%±3.4 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.3%±8.5 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.2%±4.6 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.1%±3.9 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±2.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Lincolnville earn?
Half of Lincolnville's 1,015 households earn less than $81,928 a year (±$12,458), against $72,782 in Waldo County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $74,704 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lincolnville | Waldo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,928±$12,458 | $72,782 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $113,523±$17,718 | $91,541 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,423±$8,117 | $40,336 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8%±6.3 pts | 12.0% | +7.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.5%±12.8 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.3%±3.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5%±1.3 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.6%±1.7 pts | 89.5% | – |
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 Lincolnville?
Owners occupy 87.4% of Lincolnville's occupied homes and renters 12.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $367,000 by its owner (±$17,215). The median renter pays $969 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Lincolnville | Waldo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $367,000±$17,215 | $257,700 | +$47,266 |
| Median gross rent | $969±$284 | $1,021 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.7%±30.7 pts | 33.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,457±$276 | $1,542 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.4%±4.9 pts | 81.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.6%±4.9 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Housing units | 1,440±137 | 22,252 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±2.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.5%±16.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.0%±4.2 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.1%±3.1 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6%±1.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.2%±3.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.2%±4.2 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.6%±1.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
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 Lincolnville building?
Builders took permits for 23 new housing units in Lincolnville in 2025 (23 in single-family houses), 9.5 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
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 Lincolnville work and get to work?
62.3% of Lincolnville's workers drive alone and 22.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes.
| Measure | Lincolnville | Waldo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.7%±5.7 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1%±5.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 62.3%±6.4 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±5.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0%±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±1.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.1%±6.2 pts | 15.6% | +9.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min±2.4 | 26.6 min | −4.6 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 Lincolnville?
No census tract lies mostly in Lincolnville; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 440Waldo County | 4,653 | $80,853 |
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 Lincolnville) · Census block assignment files
How does Lincolnville compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lincolnville is the 4,183rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 122nd-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Lincolnville ranks 122nd of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 122nd | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 72nd | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 253rd | 353 |
| Median household income | 122nd | 349 |
| Per capita income | 75th | 353 |
| Median home value | 73rd | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 182nd | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 130th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61st | 352 |
| Median age | 92nd | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 105th | 353 |
| Work from home | 44th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 275th | 352 |
Lincolnville's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Lincolnville 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 Lincolnville?
19 of the 57 figures for Lincolnville 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 Lincolnville 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' school search.