Lincoln, PA Demographics

A map of Lincoln's Population by Race

Lincoln, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 922, a slight decrease from the 932 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.7% White, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, 0.9% Black, 0.7% Multiracial, 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 8.9% in 2020 and 12.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lincoln is ranked the 1031st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 1022nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lincoln's White Population

864 residents of Lincoln, or 93.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lincoln is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Lincoln ranks 336th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's White population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Lincoln's population has decreased from 95.4% to 93.7%.

Lincoln is more White than neighboring Liberty borough (Allegheny County) (90.8% White), Clairton (45.3% White), Versailles (89.3% White), and Glassport (87.3% White). Lincoln is less White than neighboring Boston (100% White).

Lincoln's Black Population

8 residents of Lincoln, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lincoln is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Lincoln ranks 1305th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lincoln's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Lincoln is more Black than neighboring Liberty borough (Allegheny County) (0.8% Black), and Boston (0% Black). Lincoln is less Black than neighboring Clairton (43.9% Black), Versailles (5% Black), and Glassport (3.9% 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 slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Lincoln ranks 1426th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Lincoln's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lincoln is less Asian than neighboring Glassport (0.5% Asian).

Lincoln's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Lincoln, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lincoln is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lincoln ranks 1676th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 540.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lincoln's population has increased from 0.5% to 3.5%.

Lincoln is more Hispanic than neighboring Liberty borough (Allegheny County) (1.4% Hispanic), Versailles (1.3% Hispanic), and Boston (0% Hispanic). Lincoln is less Hispanic than neighboring Clairton (4% Hispanic), and Glassport (4.6% Hispanic).

Lincoln's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Lincoln, or 1.3% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lincoln ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lincoln's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Lincoln is more Native American/Other than neighboring Liberty borough (Allegheny County) (0.5% Native American/Other), Clairton (0% Native American/Other), Versailles (0% Native American/Other), Boston (0% Native American/Other), and Glassport (0.3% Native American/Other).

Lincoln's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Lincoln, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lincoln is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Lincoln ranks 1586th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lincoln's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.7%.

Lincoln is more Multiracial than neighboring Boston (0% Multiracial). Lincoln is less Multiracial than neighboring Liberty borough (Allegheny County) (6.5% Multiracial), Clairton (6.8% Multiracial), Versailles (4.4% Multiracial), and Glassport (3.4% 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.