Lincoln (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Lincoln, Maine
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 Lincoln (CDP), Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.20 sq mi (21.24 km2) |
| • Land | 7.43 sq mi (19.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,667 |
| • Density | 359.14/sq mi (138.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04457
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-39440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0569595 |
Lincoln is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It's the main part of the town of Lincoln in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. In 2010, about 2,884 people lived there.
Geography of Lincoln
Lincoln is located in the state of Maine. It covers a total area of about 21.2 square kilometers (or 8.2 square miles). Most of this area, about 19.2 square kilometers (7.4 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.0 square kilometers (0.78 square miles), is water. This means that nearly 10% of Lincoln's area is covered by water.
People of Lincoln
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| 2020 | 2,667 | — | |
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In 2000, there were about 2,933 people living in Lincoln. These people lived in 1,229 homes, and 802 of these were families. The population density was about 153 people per square kilometer (or 398 people per square mile).
Most of the people in Lincoln are White (about 98.3%). There are also small numbers of people who identify as Black, Native American, or Asian. Some people identify with two or more races. A very small percentage of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (51%) were married couples. Around 11.3% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present.
The average age of people in Lincoln was 41 years old. About 23.1% of the population was under 18. About 21.2% of the population was 65 years or older.
Notable Person from Lincoln
- Master Sergeant Gary Gordon was a very brave soldier. He received the Medal of Honor, which is the highest military award in the United States. He was killed in action during the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993.
See also
In Spanish: Lincoln (condado de Penobscot) para niños
