Town · Rhode Island
Lincoln, Rhode Island
Lincoln, town, in Providence County, Rhode Island. Lincoln had 23,713 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 22,529 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 22,864 (±45). GEOID 4400741500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,713
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,529 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,864 ±45
Median household income
$104,821
±$14,604 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $87,796
Median home value
$450,600
±$16,796 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $404,200
Median gross rent
$1,468
±$152 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $1,342
Where is Lincoln and what county is it in?
Lincoln is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island. It covers 18.1 square miles of land, 1,246 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lincoln is in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 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 23,713 people lived in Lincoln on July 1, 2025, up 5.3% since 2020, faster than Rhode Island (+1.6%). The 2020 Census counted 22,529 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 22,864 (±45).
| Measure | Lincoln | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,864±45 | 664,854 | +1,133 |
| Households | 8,795±473 | 259,210 | +729 |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.14 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,006±500 | 277,740 | no clear change |
Lincoln's population since 2000
From 20,898 in 2000 to 23,713 in 2025: up 13.5%. 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 43.7 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 24.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.9%. 11.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lincoln | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7±2.2 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±2.0 pts | 20.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.0%±2.6 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 48.0%±2.2 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9%±2.3 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.3%±3.5 pts | 56.5% | −6.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.3%±1.8 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6%±2.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.2%±2.4 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.5%±3.5 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4%±1.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1%±2.2 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5%±2.3 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.9%±4.2 pts | 32.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.7%±2.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.4%±2.1 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 8,795 households earn less than $104,821 a year (±$14,604), against $78,787 in Providence County and $87,796 in Rhode Island. In 2015-2019 it was $99,742 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lincoln | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,821±$14,604 | $78,787 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $133,042±$14,351 | $103,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,095±$6,054 | $41,523 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.4%±2.6 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.2%±5.6 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.7%±2.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.6%±2.6 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1%±2.7 pts | 90.5% | – |
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 Lincoln?
Owners occupy 72.1% of Lincoln's occupied homes and renters 27.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $450,600 by its owner (±$16,796). The median renter pays $1,468 a month including utilities, and 29.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lincoln | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $450,600±$16,796 | $373,600 | +$57,024 |
| Median gross rent | $1,468±$152 | $1,312 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.3%±7.9 pts | 37.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,368±$155 | $2,152 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.1%±3.8 pts | 56.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.9%±3.8 pts | 43.1% | – |
| Housing units | 9,006±500 | 277,740 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9%±3.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.7%±3.9 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.5%±2.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.1%±3.9 pts | 35.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0%±2.2 pts | 11.5% | – |
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 101 new housing units in Lincoln in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 4.3 per 1,000 residents against 1.6 across Rhode Island.
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?
79.3% of Lincoln's workers drive alone and 13.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Lincoln | Providence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.2%±3.2 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3%±2.6 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3%±4.6 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4%±2.4 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.3%±3.3 pts | 12.3% | +11.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min±1.5 | 25.9 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?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Lincoln (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $71,607 (Tract 117.01) to $131,955 (Tract 116).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 116Providence County | 6,757 | $131,955 |
| Tract 115Providence County | 6,747 | $115,389 |
| Tract 117.01Providence County | 4,738 | $71,607 |
| Tract 117.02Providence County | 4,622 | $98,594 |
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 Rhode Island?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lincoln is the 488th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 8th-most populous of 31 in Rhode Island.
Lincoln ranks 26th of 57 places in Rhode Island with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 8th | 31 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 2nd | 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th | 57 |
| Median household income | 26th | 57 |
| Per capita income | 28th | 57 |
| Median home value | 23rd | 56 |
| Median gross rent | 16th | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 20th | 45 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st | 57 |
| Median age | 32nd | 57 |
| Owner-occupied share | 37th | 56 |
| Work from home | 24th | 49 |
| Travel time to work | 42nd | 57 |
Lincoln's figures with every place in Rhode Island (CSV)
Every place in Rhode Island, 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?
10 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' school search.