Lincoln, CA Demographics

A map of Lincoln's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	32,935	32,592	62.2%	65.5%
Hispanic	10,172	10,037	19.2%	20.2%
Asian	4,249	3,066	8.0%	6.2%
Multiracial	3,949	2,760	7.5%	5.5%
Black	1,229	802	2.3%	1.6%
Native American/Other	422	500	0.8%	1.0%

Lincoln, California has an estimated population of 52,956, an increase from the 49,757 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.2% White, 19.2% Hispanic, 8.0% Asian, 7.5% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, and 0.8% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California 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 52.3% in 2020 and 56.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lincoln is ranked the 176th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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 191st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lincoln's White Population

32,935 residents of Lincoln, or 62.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lincoln is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Lincoln ranks 657th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Lincoln's population has decreased from 65.5% to 62.2%.

Lincoln is more White than neighboring Rocklin (61.5% White), Roseville (60.6% White), and Sheridan (55% White). Lincoln is less White than neighboring Loomis (71.8% White), and Penryn (80% White).

Lincoln's Black Population

1,229 residents of Lincoln, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lincoln is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lincoln ranks 520th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Black population has grown by an estimated 53.2%. Black residents' share of Lincoln's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.3%.

Lincoln is more Black than neighboring Rocklin (1.5% Black), Roseville (2% Black), Loomis (0.1% Black), and Penryn (0% Black). Lincoln is less Black than neighboring Sheridan (4.1% Black).

Lincoln's Asian Population

4,249 residents of Lincoln, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lincoln is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Lincoln ranks 415th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.6%. Asian residents' share of Lincoln's population has increased from 6.2% to 8.0%.

Lincoln is more Asian than neighboring Sheridan (0% Asian), Loomis (3.4% Asian), and Penryn (2.9% Asian). Lincoln is less Asian than neighboring Rocklin (11.3% Asian), and Roseville (13.1% Asian).

Lincoln's Hispanic Population

10,172 residents of Lincoln, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lincoln is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lincoln ranks 853rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lincoln's population has decreased from 20.2% to 19.2%.

Lincoln is more Hispanic than neighboring Rocklin (16% Hispanic), Roseville (16.5% Hispanic), Loomis (11.1% Hispanic), and Penryn (6.8% Hispanic). Lincoln is less Hispanic than neighboring Sheridan (40.8% Hispanic).

Lincoln's Native American/Other Population

422 residents of Lincoln, or 0.8% 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 California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lincoln ranks 1020th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lincoln's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Lincoln is more Native American/Other than neighboring Roseville (0.7% Native American/Other), Sheridan (0% Native American/Other), Loomis (0.1% Native American/Other), and Penryn (0% Native American/Other). Lincoln is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rocklin (1.5% Native American/Other).

Lincoln's Multiracial Population

3,949 residents of Lincoln, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lincoln is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lincoln ranks 589th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 43.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Lincoln's population has increased from 5.5% to 7.5%.

Lincoln is more Multiracial than neighboring Roseville (7.1% Multiracial), and Sheridan (0% Multiracial). Lincoln is less Multiracial than neighboring Rocklin (8.2% Multiracial), Loomis (13.5% Multiracial), and Penryn (10.3% 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.