Lincoln, ME Demographics

A map of Lincoln's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,838	2,495	96.1%	93.6%
Multiracial	115	74	3.9%	2.8%
Black	1	5	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	14	0.0%	0.5%
Hispanic	0	55	0.0%	2.1%
Native American/Other	0	24	0.0%	0.9%

Lincoln, Maine has an estimated population of 2,954, a large increase from the 2,667 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.1% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maine 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 12.3% in 2020 and 7.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lincoln is ranked the 51st most populous place in Maine, out of 155 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 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lincoln's White Population

2,838 residents of Lincoln, or 96.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lincoln is higher than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Lincoln ranks 42nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's White population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Lincoln's population has increased from 93.6% to 96.1%.

Lincoln is more White than neighboring Mattawamkeag (83.5% White), and Milford (90.4% White). Lincoln is less White than neighboring Howland (99.6% White), East Millinocket (96.7% White), and Millinocket (98.6% White).

Lincoln's Black Population

1 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 Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Lincoln ranks 129th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Black population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Lincoln's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lincoln is less Black than neighboring Mattawamkeag (5% Black).

Lincoln's Asian Population

0 residents of Lincoln, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lincoln is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Lincoln ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lincoln's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Lincoln is less Asian than neighboring Milford (3.9% Asian).

Lincoln's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Lincoln, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lincoln is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lincoln ranks 46th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lincoln's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Lincoln is less Hispanic than neighboring East Millinocket (2.4% Hispanic), and Milford (2.3% Hispanic).

Lincoln's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lincoln, or 0.0% 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 Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Lincoln ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lincoln's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Lincoln is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mattawamkeag (0.9% Native American/Other), East Millinocket (0.2% Native American/Other), and Milford (0.8% Native American/Other).

Lincoln's Multiracial Population

115 residents of Lincoln, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lincoln is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Lincoln ranks 119th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Lincoln's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.9%.

Lincoln is more Multiracial than neighboring Howland (0.4% Multiracial), East Millinocket (0.7% Multiracial), Millinocket (1.4% Multiracial), and Milford (2.6% Multiracial). Lincoln is less Multiracial than neighboring Mattawamkeag (10.6% 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.