Lincoln, New York facts for kids
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Lincoln, New York
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 Lincoln, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Madison |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.02 sq mi (64.81 km2) |
| • Land | 24.96 sq mi (64.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,012 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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1,958 |
| • Density | 78.44/sq mi (30.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13043
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-053-42422 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979152 |
Lincoln is a small town located in Madison County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 2,012 people lived here. The town is found in the north-central part of Madison County.
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A Look at Lincoln's Past
The town of Lincoln was created in 1896. It was formed when the larger Town of Lenox was divided. One of the first families to settle here was the Klock family.
The building that now serves as the Lincoln town hall used to be a school. It was known as the Lenox District No. 4 Schoolhouse. This historic building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
Lincoln's Geography
Lincoln covers a total area of about 25 square miles (64.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Lincoln?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,052 | — | |
| 1910 | 985 | −6.4% | |
| 1920 | 821 | −16.6% | |
| 1930 | 869 | 5.8% | |
| 1940 | 853 | −1.8% | |
| 1950 | 924 | 8.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,102 | 19.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,168 | 6.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,722 | 47.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,669 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,818 | 8.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,012 | 10.7% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,958 | −2.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,818 people living in Lincoln. These people lived in 663 households, and 493 of these were families. The population density was about 72.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Lincoln were White (about 98%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.66% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.7%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.74 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 26.1% were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all residents, was 37 years.
The average income for a household in Lincoln was $46,023. For families, the average income was $50,000. About 5.1% of all people in the town lived below the poverty line. This included 5.5% of those under 18.
Places in Lincoln
Here are some of the smaller communities and locations you can find in the Town of Lincoln:
- Alene – This is a small hamlet located near the southern border of the town.
- Buttermilk Falls – This is a beautiful waterfall. It is found east-northeast of Clockville along Limestone Creek.
- Clockville – This hamlet is the main community in Lincoln. It was named after the Klock family, who were early settlers. The Lincoln Town Hall is located here.
- Cottons – Another small hamlet, located to the west of Clockville.
- Lenox – A hamlet situated east-northeast of Clockville.
- Perryville – This hamlet is on the town line in the southwestern part of Lincoln. Part of it is also in the Town of Fenner.
- Mirrellsville – A hamlet found in the southeastern area of the town.
See Also
In Spanish: Lincoln (Nueva York) para niños
