Lincoln City, OR Demographics
A map of Lincoln City's Population by Race
Lincoln City, Oregon has an estimated population of 9,968, a slight increase from the 9,815 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.7% White, 14.1% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, 1.5% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lincoln City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Lincoln City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lincoln City, that probability was 41.0% in 2020 and 38.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Lincoln City is ranked the 70th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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 City was ranked the 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Lincoln City's White Population
7,645 residents of Lincoln City, or 76.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lincoln City is higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Lincoln City ranks 311th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln City's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Lincoln City's population has increased from 75.4% to 76.7%.
Lincoln City is more White than neighboring Rose Lodge (61.5% White). Lincoln City is less White than neighboring Lincoln Beach (81.2% White), Neskowin (100% White), and Depoe Bay (91.6% White).
Lincoln City's Black Population
13 residents of Lincoln City, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lincoln City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Lincoln City ranks 99th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln City's Black population has declined by an estimated 79.7%. Black residents' share of Lincoln City's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.
Lincoln City is more Black than neighboring Neotsu (0% Black), Rose Lodge (0% Black), Neskowin (0% Black), and Depoe Bay (0% Black).
Lincoln City's Asian Population
150 residents of Lincoln City, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lincoln City is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Lincoln City ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.9%. Asian residents' share of Lincoln City's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.5%.
Lincoln City is more Asian than neighboring Rose Lodge (0.9% Asian), Neskowin (0% Asian), and Depoe Bay (0.2% Asian). Lincoln City is less Asian than neighboring Neotsu (1.6% Asian), and Lincoln Beach (4.3% Asian).
Lincoln City's Hispanic Population
1,403 residents of Lincoln City, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lincoln City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lincoln City ranks 100th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Lincoln City's population has increased from 12.7% to 14.1%.
Lincoln City is more Hispanic than neighboring Neotsu (9.1% Hispanic), Lincoln Beach (1.9% Hispanic), Neskowin (0% Hispanic), and Depoe Bay (3.3% Hispanic). Lincoln City is less Hispanic than neighboring Rose Lodge (19.9% Hispanic).
Lincoln City's Native American/Other Population
176 residents of Lincoln City, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lincoln City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lincoln City ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lincoln City's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.8%.
Lincoln City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln Beach (0.3% Native American/Other), and Neskowin (0% Native American/Other). Lincoln City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Neotsu (10.3% Native American/Other), Rose Lodge (4.5% Native American/Other), and Depoe Bay (2.1% Native American/Other).
Lincoln City's Multiracial Population
581 residents of Lincoln City, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lincoln City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lincoln City ranks 197th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lincoln City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.
Lincoln City is more Multiracial than neighboring Neotsu (2.3% Multiracial), Neskowin (0% Multiracial), and Depoe Bay (2.9% Multiracial). Lincoln City is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln Beach (12.2% Multiracial), and Rose Lodge (13.2% 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.