Lincoln, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lincoln, Wisconsin
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Location of Lincoln, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Eau Claire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.7 sq mi (152.1 km2) |
| • Land | 58.2 sq mi (150.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,096 |
| • Density | 18.671/sq mi (7.206/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-44350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583564 |
Lincoln is a town located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,096 people lived here. The village of Fall Creek is found inside the town of Lincoln. Another small community called Rodell is also part of the town.
Where is Lincoln?
Lincoln covers an area of about 58.7 square miles (152.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 58.2 square miles (150.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 975 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,002 | 2.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,080 | 7.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,096 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 1,203 | 9.8% | |
In 2000, there were 1,080 people living in Lincoln. These people made up 364 households and 293 families. The town had about 18.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Lincoln were White (98.61%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Pacific Islander. Some people were also from other races or had two or more races. About 0.37% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households (39.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (71.4%) were married couples living together. About 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
The average household had about 2.97 people. The average family had about 3.33 people.
Age Groups
The population of Lincoln included people of all ages. About 31.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 7.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 34 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 104.9 males.
