City · Missouri
Lincoln, Missouri
Lincoln, city, in Benton County, Missouri. Lincoln had 1,197 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,144 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,787 (±297). GEOID 2942608.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,197
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,144 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,787 ±297
Median household income
$63,200
±$11,429 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$142,600
±$39,348 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$802
±$106 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Lincoln and what county is it in?
Lincoln is a city in Benton County, Missouri. It covers 0.9 square miles of land, 1,205 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 Lincoln, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,197 people lived in Lincoln on July 1, 2025, up 4.9% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 1,144 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,787 (±297).
| Measure | Lincoln | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,787 ±297 | 20,151 | +839 |
| Households | 520 ±75 | 8,573 | +108 |
| Average household size | 3.28 ±0.47 | 2.31 | +1.08 |
| Housing units | 542 ±75 | 13,594 | no clear change |
Lincoln's population since 2000
From 1,026 in 2000 to 1,197 in 2025: up 16.7%. 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 31.6 years old; 39.6% are under 18 and 19.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 5.9%.
| Measure | Lincoln | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6 ±8.1 | 54.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 39.6% ±4.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.3% ±4.1 pts | 31.4% | – |
| Male | 45.6% ±4.3 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.6% ±4.5 pts | 91.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±3.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±2.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±2.7 pts | 12.0% | – |
| With a disability | 21.5% ±5.4 pts | 24.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.5% ±6.6 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6% ±4.3 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.9% ±6.8 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.7% ±4.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.7% ±6.0 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 520 households earn less than $63,200 a year (±$11,429), against $52,567 in Benton County and $70,702 in Missouri. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lincoln | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,200 ±$11,429 | $52,567 | – |
| Mean household income | $67,372 ±$8,245 | $70,221 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,157 ±$2,899 | $32,477 | −$6,998 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.8% ±7.1 pts | 19.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.3% ±11.2 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.5% ±6.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% ±4.1 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.0% ±5.9 pts | 83.3% | – |
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 73.1% of Lincoln's occupied homes and renters 26.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $142,600 by its owner (±$39,348). The median renter pays $802 a month including utilities, and 37.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lincoln | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $142,600 ±$39,348 | $177,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $802 ±$106 | $773 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.0% ±21.9 pts | 43.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,079 ±$121 | $1,160 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.1% ±8.9 pts | 83.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.9% ±8.9 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Housing units | 542 ±75 | 13,594 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±21.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.3% ±6.7 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% ±1.5 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.4% ±4.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.5% ±6.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3% ±2.3 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 1 new housing units in Lincoln in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
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?
79.5% of Lincoln's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 34.2 minutes.
| Measure | Lincoln | Benton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.9% ±6.8 pts | 42.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% ±2.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5% ±9.3 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.7% ±9.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.5% ±1.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.2 min ±6.9 | 31.5 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?
No census tract lies mostly in Lincoln; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4602Benton County | 2,775 | $62,273 |
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 Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lincoln is the 9,600th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 313th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Lincoln ranks 165th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 313th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 93rd | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 159th | 420 |
| Median household income | 165th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 390th | 420 |
| Median home value | 248th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 236th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 238th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 231st | 404 |
| Median age | 384th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 145th | 418 |
| Travel time to work | 18th | 420 |
Lincoln's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, 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?
20 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.