Lincoln University, PA Demographics

A map of Lincoln University's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	952	593	47.2%	34.1%
Black	769	891	38.1%	51.2%
Hispanic	198	89	9.8%	5.1%
Multiracial	98	14	4.9%	0.8%
Asian	0	106	0.0%	6.1%
Native American/Other	0	46	0.0%	2.6%

Lincoln University, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,017, a large increase from the 1,739 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.2% White, 38.1% Black, 9.8% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lincoln University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lincoln University has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 University, that probability was 61.4% in 2020 and 62.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lincoln University is ranked the 658th 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 University was ranked the 710th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lincoln University's White Population

952 residents of Lincoln University, or 47.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lincoln University is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Lincoln University ranks 1863rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln University's White population has grown by an estimated 60.5%. White residents' share of Lincoln University's population has increased from 34.1% to 47.2%.

Lincoln University is more White than neighboring Avondale (22.3% White). Lincoln University is less White than neighboring Oxford (56.1% White), Cochranville (65.9% White), West Grove (53.8% White), and Nottingham (86.8% White).

Lincoln University's Black Population

769 residents of Lincoln University, or 38.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lincoln University is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Lincoln University ranks 15th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln University's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.7%. Black residents' share of Lincoln University's population has decreased from 51.2% to 38.1%.

Lincoln University is more Black than neighboring Oxford (6.8% Black), Cochranville (1% Black), West Grove (6% Black), Nottingham (0% Black), and Avondale (7.9% Black).

Lincoln University's Asian Population

0 residents of Lincoln University, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lincoln University is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Lincoln University ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln University's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lincoln University's population has decreased from 6.1% to 0.0%.

Lincoln University is less Asian than neighboring Oxford (2.7% Asian), West Grove (2.3% Asian), Nottingham (0.5% Asian), and Avondale (0.6% Asian).

Lincoln University's Hispanic Population

198 residents of Lincoln University, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lincoln University is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lincoln University ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln University's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 122.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Lincoln University's population has increased from 5.1% to 9.8%.

Lincoln University is less Hispanic than neighboring Oxford (30.8% Hispanic), Cochranville (28.6% Hispanic), West Grove (34.1% Hispanic), Nottingham (11.8% Hispanic), and Avondale (68.7% Hispanic).

Lincoln University's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lincoln University, 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 University is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lincoln University ranks 11th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln University's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lincoln University's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Lincoln University is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Grove (0.8% Native American/Other).

Lincoln University's Multiracial Population

98 residents of Lincoln University, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lincoln University is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Lincoln University ranks 1807th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincoln University's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lincoln University's population has increased from 0.8% to 4.9%.

Lincoln University is more Multiracial than neighboring Oxford (3.6% Multiracial), Cochranville (4.4% Multiracial), West Grove (3% Multiracial), Nottingham (0.9% Multiracial), and Avondale (0.5% 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.