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Lincoln, ME
Census-designated place in Penobscot County, Maine.
Population
2,954
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
398
ZIP codes
0
Lincoln and its ZIP codes
Lincoln at a glance
- Lincoln is about 8.8 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,097 a year, 34% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,100 (52% below Maine) and median rent is $658 a month.
Local data for Lincoln, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lincoln, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,097
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$142,100
Median rent
$658/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
55.3
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (435), Irish Americans (392), Lebanese Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Penobscot County. PPP loans are for Lincoln.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,443
71,782 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,593
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $9,737 per person
How people get to work
Lincoln, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lincoln, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,518
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
194
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 3°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lincoln, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Lincoln
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HowlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.5 |
| MattawamkeagCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| East MillinocketCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| MillinocketCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.7 |
| MiloCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.8 |
| Brownville JunctionCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| MilfordCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lincoln, ME in?
- Lincoln is in Penobscot County, Maine.
- What is the population of Lincoln, ME?
- About 2,954 people live in Lincoln, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lincoln?
- Nearby places include Howland (11 mi), Mattawamkeag (13 mi), East Millinocket (19 mi), Millinocket (23 mi), Milo (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023