Lincoln, ND Demographics

A map of Lincoln's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,892	3,710	88.8%	87.2%
Multiracial	234	198	5.3%	4.7%
Hispanic	184	134	4.2%	3.1%
Native American/Other	71	150	1.6%	3.5%
Black	0	51	0.0%	1.2%
Asian	0	14	0.0%	0.3%

Lincoln, North Dakota has an estimated population of 4,381, a slight increase from the 4,257 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.8% White, 5.3% Multiracial, 4.2% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 North Dakota 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 23.6% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lincoln is ranked the 16th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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 15th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lincoln's White Population

3,892 residents of Lincoln, or 88.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lincoln is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Lincoln ranks 291st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's White population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Lincoln's population has increased from 87.2% to 88.8%.

Lincoln is more White than neighboring Bismarck (82.8% White), and Mandan (83.8% White). Lincoln is less White than neighboring Apple Valley (91.8% White), Menoken (100% White), and Harmon (100% 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 slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Lincoln ranks 50th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lincoln's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Lincoln is less Black than neighboring Bismarck (2.5% Black), and Mandan (2.2% 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 North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Lincoln ranks 120th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

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

Lincoln is less Asian than neighboring Bismarck (1.2% Asian), Apple Valley (1.4% Asian), and Mandan (0.2% Asian).

Lincoln's Hispanic Population

184 residents of Lincoln, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lincoln is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lincoln ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lincoln's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.2%.

Lincoln is more Hispanic than neighboring Bismarck (3.5% Hispanic), Apple Valley (0% Hispanic), Menoken (0% Hispanic), and Harmon (0% Hispanic). Lincoln is less Hispanic than neighboring Mandan (5.7% Hispanic).

Lincoln's Native American/Other Population

71 residents of Lincoln, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lincoln is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Lincoln ranks 68th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lincoln's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.6%.

Lincoln is more Native American/Other than neighboring Apple Valley (0% Native American/Other), Menoken (0% Native American/Other), and Harmon (0% Native American/Other). Lincoln is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bismarck (4.9% Native American/Other), and Mandan (5.7% Native American/Other).

Lincoln's Multiracial Population

234 residents of Lincoln, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lincoln is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Lincoln ranks 121st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Lincoln's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.3%.

Lincoln is more Multiracial than neighboring Bismarck (5.1% Multiracial), Menoken (0% Multiracial), Mandan (2.4% Multiracial), and Harmon (0% Multiracial). Lincoln is less Multiracial than neighboring Apple Valley (6.8% 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.