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Lincoln, DE

Census-designated place in Sussex County, Delaware.

Population

1,873

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

664

ZIP codes

0

Lincoln and its ZIP codes

Full map

Lincoln at a glance

  • Lincoln is 27% denser than Delaware as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $107,690 a year, 27% more than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,100 (26% below Delaware).

Local data for Lincoln, DE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lincoln, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$107,690

Poverty rate

0.0%

Median home value

$262,100

Homeownership

84.6%

Bachelor's or higher

0.0%

Median age

28.4

Average commute

29.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (79), Puerto Ricans (64), Irish Americans (62).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Lincoln.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,350

96,307 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$73,647

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.8B

FY 2026, $11,856 per person

Sussex County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lincoln, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone99.8%
  • Carpooled0.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lincoln, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

2,069

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

15,126

12.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 25°F

46.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lincoln, DE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.7%

U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts

Diabetes

15.6%

U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts

Smoking

17.6%

U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.6%

U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts

Cities near Lincoln

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MilfordCity3.2 mi9.9
EllendaleTown3.7 mi0.4
HoustonTown5.6 mi0.4
Slaughter BeachTown7 mi1.4
FarmingtonTown8.4 mi0.1
MiltonTown8.6 mi1.9
HarringtonCity9 mi2.7
GreenwoodTown9.9 mi0.8
FredericaTown10 mi1.7
RiverviewCensus-designated place12 mi3.6
GeorgetownTown12 mi5
FeltonTown13 mi0.8
BowersTown13 mi0.3
BridgevilleTown13 mi4.8
MagnoliaTown14 mi0.2
ViolaTown15 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lincoln, DE in?
Lincoln is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the population of Lincoln, DE?
About 1,873 people live in Lincoln, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lincoln?
Nearby places include Milford (3.2 mi), Ellendale (3.7 mi), Houston (5.6 mi), Slaughter Beach (7 mi), Farmington (8.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023