Lincoln, Missouri facts for kids
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Lincoln, Missouri
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| Motto(s):
"A Great Place to Call Home"
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Location of Lincoln, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,144 |
| • Density | 1,205.48/sq mi (465.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65338
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-42608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395712 |
Lincoln is a small city in Benton County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,144 people lived there. It's a quiet place that many people call home.
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History of Lincoln
The city of Lincoln got its name from Abraham Lincoln, who was the sixteenth President of the United States. A post office was opened in Lincoln in 1866, which helped the community grow.
Geography of Lincoln
Lincoln is located in the state of Missouri. It is found at these coordinates: 38°23′32″N 93°19′58″W / 38.39222°N 93.33278°W.
The city covers a total area of about 0.98 square miles (2.55 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.95 square miles (2.46 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.09 square kilometers), is water.
People of Lincoln (Demographics)
Demographics is the study of a population. It looks at things like how many people live somewhere, their ages, and their backgrounds.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 102 | — | |
| 1900 | 357 | — | |
| 1910 | 336 | −5.9% | |
| 1920 | 345 | 2.7% | |
| 1930 | 338 | −2.0% | |
| 1940 | 379 | 12.1% | |
| 1950 | 316 | −16.6% | |
| 1960 | 446 | 41.1% | |
| 1970 | 574 | 28.7% | |
| 1980 | 819 | 42.7% | |
| 1990 | 874 | 6.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,026 | 17.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,190 | 16.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,144 | −3.9% | |
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The population of Lincoln has changed over the years. In 1880, only 102 people lived there. By 2010, the population had grown to 1,190 people. In 2020, it was 1,144 people.
Lincoln's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,190 people living in Lincoln. These people lived in 478 households, and 298 of these were families.
Most of the people in Lincoln were White (97.6%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Lincoln in 2010 was about 41 years old.
- About 25.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 25% of residents were 65 years old or older.
More females lived in Lincoln than males in 2010. About 55.6% of the population was female, and 44.4% was male.
