Lincoln, AL Demographics

A map of Lincoln's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,764	4,708	65.2%	68.8%
Black	1,485	1,734	20.3%	25.3%
Multiracial	637	213	8.7%	3.1%
Hispanic	276	115	3.8%	1.7%
Asian	77	40	1.1%	0.6%
Native American/Other	66	35	0.9%	0.5%

Lincoln, Alabama has an estimated population of 7,305, an increase from the 6,845 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.2% White, 20.3% Black, 8.7% Multiracial, 3.8% Hispanic, 1.1% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lincoln, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lincoln has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lincoln, that probability was 46.1% in 2020 and 52.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lincoln is ranked the 91st most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lincoln was ranked the 96th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lincoln's White Population

4,764 residents of Lincoln, or 65.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lincoln is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Lincoln ranks 350th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Lincoln's population has decreased from 68.8% to 65.2%.

Lincoln is more White than neighboring Talladega (41.1% White). Lincoln is less White than neighboring Riverside (82.3% White), Pell City (75.2% White), Ragland (81.6% White), and Munford (83.4% White).

Lincoln's Black Population

1,485 residents of Lincoln, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lincoln is lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Lincoln ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Black residents' share of Lincoln's population has decreased from 25.3% to 20.3%.

Lincoln is more Black than neighboring Riverside (14.4% Black), Pell City (18.4% Black), Ragland (9% Black), and Munford (7.6% Black). Lincoln is less Black than neighboring Talladega (50% Black).

Lincoln's Asian Population

77 residents of Lincoln, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lincoln is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Lincoln ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Asian population has grown by an estimated 92.5%. Asian residents' share of Lincoln's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Lincoln is more Asian than neighboring Riverside (0% Asian), Ragland (0.9% Asian), Talladega (1% Asian), and Munford (0% Asian).

Lincoln's Hispanic Population

276 residents of Lincoln, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lincoln is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Lincoln ranks 398th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lincoln's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.8%.

Lincoln is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverside (2% Hispanic), Pell City (2.2% Hispanic), Talladega (2.7% Hispanic), and Munford (2.1% Hispanic). Lincoln is less Hispanic than neighboring Ragland (4.8% Hispanic).

Lincoln's Native American/Other Population

66 residents of Lincoln, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lincoln is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Lincoln ranks 350th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 88.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lincoln's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Lincoln is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riverside (0% Native American/Other), Pell City (0.8% Native American/Other), Ragland (0% Native American/Other), and Talladega (0% Native American/Other). Lincoln is less Native American/Other than neighboring Munford (1.9% Native American/Other).

Lincoln's Multiracial Population

637 residents of Lincoln, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lincoln is higher than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Lincoln ranks 364th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 199.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Lincoln's population has increased from 3.1% to 8.7%.

Lincoln is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverside (1.3% Multiracial), Pell City (2.2% Multiracial), Ragland (3.8% Multiracial), Talladega (5.1% Multiracial), and Munford (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.