Town · Vermont
Lincoln, Vermont
Lincoln, town, in Addison County, Vermont. Lincoln had 1,400 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,323 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,394 (±155). GEOID 5000140075.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,400
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,323 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,394 ±155
Median household income
$96,667
±$17,954 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$365,200
±$29,854 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$870
±$47 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Lincoln and what county is it in?
Lincoln is a town in Addison County, Vermont. It covers 45.6 square miles of land, 29 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Lincoln: Lincoln (CDP, 266 in 2020) and South Lincoln (CDP, 251 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 1,400 people lived in Lincoln on July 1, 2025, up 4.9% since 2020, faster than Vermont (+0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,323 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,394 (±155).
| Measure | Lincoln | Addison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,394±155 | 37,664 | no clear change |
| Households | 578±64 | 14,966 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.20 | 2.30 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 675±69 | 17,617 | no clear change |
Lincoln's population since 2000
From 1,214 in 2000 to 1,400 in 2025: up 15.3%. 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 45.7 years old; 15.1% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.1%.
| Measure | Lincoln | Addison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7±3.6 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.1%±3.1 pts | 16.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3%±3.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Male | 54.3%±3.3 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.9%±3.9 pts | 89.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±3.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1%±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4%±2.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4%±3.6 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1%±2.4 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.5%±6.9 pts | 43.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.3%±4.4 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.9%±3.3 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±2.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
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 578 households earn less than $96,667 a year (±$17,954), against $89,639 in Addison County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $76,790 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lincoln | Addison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,667±$17,954 | $89,639 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $134,583±$18,048 | $110,233 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,838±$7,705 | $44,917 | +$17,236 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.5%±3.4 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.6%±7.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.4%±3.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.5%±2.2 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8%±4.4 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 88.1% of Lincoln's occupied homes and renters 11.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $365,200 by its owner (±$29,854). The median renter pays $870 a month including utilities, and 42.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lincoln | Addison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $365,200±$29,854 | $361,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $870±$47 | $1,177 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.1%±22.3 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,876±$73 | $2,024 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.1%±3.5 pts | 79.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.9%±3.5 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Housing units | 675±69 | 17,617 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±29.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.1%±5.2 pts | 76.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.0%±2.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.0%±5.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.1%±4.9 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3%±2.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 8 new housing units in Lincoln in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 5.7 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Vermont.
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?
76.4% of Lincoln's workers drive alone and 18.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.5 minutes.
| Measure | Lincoln | Addison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.3%±3.9 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±3.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.4%±6.3 pts | 66.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.5%±1.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.8%±6.0 pts | 17.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.5 min±3.1 | 23.6 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 9606Addison County | 2,893 | $88,403 |
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 Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lincoln is the 6,247th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 108th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Lincoln ranks 44th of 198 places in Vermont with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 108th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 9th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 183rd | 202 |
| Median household income | 44th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 28th | 202 |
| Median home value | 49th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 164th | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 117th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73rd | 200 |
| Median age | 97th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 41st | 201 |
| Work from home | 59th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 43rd | 202 |
Lincoln's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, 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?
17 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.