Lincoln, ID Demographics

A map of Lincoln's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,012	3,487	75.3%	76.5%
Hispanic	686	860	17.1%	18.9%
Multiracial	232	139	5.8%	3.1%
Native American/Other	42	28	1.0%	0.6%
Asian	30	26	0.7%	0.6%
Black	0	16	0.0%	0.4%

Lincoln, Idaho has an estimated population of 4,002, a large decrease from the 4,556 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 17.1% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.7% Asian, and 0.0% Black. 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 more diverse than Idaho 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 37.8% in 2020 and 40.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lincoln is ranked the 39th most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 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 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lincoln's White Population

3,012 residents of Lincoln, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lincoln is slightly lower than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Lincoln ranks 177th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's White population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. White residents' share of Lincoln's population has decreased from 76.5% to 75.3%.

Lincoln is less White than neighboring Iona (87.7% White), Ammon (84.3% White), Idaho Falls (77.5% White), Ucon (90.8% White), and Rigby (88.5% White).

Lincoln's Black Population

0 residents of Lincoln, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lincoln is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Lincoln ranks 60th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lincoln's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lincoln is less Black than neighboring Ammon (0.1% Black), Idaho Falls (0.5% Black), Ucon (0.6% Black), and Rigby (0.1% Black).

Lincoln's Asian Population

30 residents of Lincoln, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lincoln is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Lincoln ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.4%. Asian residents' share of Lincoln's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Lincoln is more Asian than neighboring Idaho Falls (0.5% Asian), Ucon (0% Asian), and Rigby (0.3% Asian). Lincoln is less Asian than neighboring Iona (1.3% Asian), and Ammon (1.2% Asian).

Lincoln's Hispanic Population

686 residents of Lincoln, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lincoln is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Lincoln ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lincoln's population has decreased from 18.9% to 17.1%.

Lincoln is more Hispanic than neighboring Iona (7.8% Hispanic), Ammon (11.6% Hispanic), Idaho Falls (16.7% Hispanic), Ucon (4.5% Hispanic), and Rigby (8.2% Hispanic).

Lincoln's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Lincoln, or 1.0% 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 Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Lincoln ranks 168th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lincoln's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Lincoln is more Native American/Other than neighboring Iona (0.4% Native American/Other), Ammon (0.6% Native American/Other), Ucon (0% Native American/Other), and Rigby (0% Native American/Other).

Lincoln's Multiracial Population

232 residents of Lincoln, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lincoln is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Lincoln ranks 154th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Lincoln's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.8%.

Lincoln is more Multiracial than neighboring Iona (2.7% Multiracial), Ammon (2.2% Multiracial), Idaho Falls (3.8% Multiracial), Ucon (4% Multiracial), and Rigby (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.