Lincoln, DE Demographics

A map of Lincoln's Population by Race

Lincoln, Delaware had a population of 894 in 2020. It was 50.2% White, 32.2% Black, 0.4% Asian, 10.4% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lincoln, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 79 places in Delaware, Lincoln is the 55th most populous. 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's White Population

449 residents of Lincoln identify as White, or 50.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Lincoln slightly less than the White share of the population of Delaware (58.6% White). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Lincoln is ranked #61 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lincoln is more White than neighboring Ellendale (47.6% White). Lincoln is less White than neighboring Milford (53.2% White), Houston (76.4% White), Slaughter Beach (95% White), and Milton (78.4% White).

Lincoln's Black Population

288 residents of Lincoln identify as Black, or 32.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lincoln slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Delaware (21.5% Black). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Lincoln is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lincoln is more Black than neighboring Milford (22.9% Black), Ellendale (28.5% Black), Houston (5.8% Black), Slaughter Beach (0.5% Black), and Milton (9.4% Black).

Lincoln's Asian Population

4 residents of Lincoln identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lincoln roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Asian). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Lincoln is ranked #65 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lincoln is more Asian than neighboring Houston (0.3% Asian). Lincoln is less Asian than neighboring Milford (1.9% Asian), Ellendale (0.6% Asian), Slaughter Beach (1.4% Asian), and Milton (0.9% Asian).

Lincoln's Hispanic Population

93 residents of Lincoln identify as Hispanic, or 10.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lincoln roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Lincoln is ranked #24 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lincoln is more Hispanic than neighboring Houston (8.4% Hispanic), Slaughter Beach (1.4% Hispanic), and Milton (8% Hispanic). Lincoln is less Hispanic than neighboring Milford (16.6% Hispanic), and Ellendale (15.8% Hispanic).

Lincoln's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Lincoln identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lincoln roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Lincoln is ranked #7 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lincoln is more Native American/Other than neighboring Milford (0.8% Native American/Other), Ellendale (1% Native American/Other), Houston (0.3% Native American/Other), Slaughter Beach (0% Native American/Other), and Milton (0.6% Native American/Other).

Lincoln's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Lincoln identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lincoln roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Lincoln is ranked #35 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lincoln is more Multiracial than neighboring Milford (4.6% Multiracial), Slaughter Beach (1.8% Multiracial), and Milton (2.7% Multiracial). Lincoln is less Multiracial than neighboring Ellendale (6.4% Multiracial), and Houston (8.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.