Lincoln, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Lincoln. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 162.74 km2. The town has a population density of 158.00 people per km2.

We highlight the Lincoln town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Lincoln has a population of around 25,719 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 8.12%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
23,78725,719 +8.12%

Population By Genders

The male population of Lincoln is around 12,640 while the female population is around 13,080.

Of the 25,719 total population in Lincoln, the largest gender is female with around 13,080 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
12,64013,080 +3.36%

Population by Age Characteristics

Lincoln has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 7.70% of the total population. The town median age is 44.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years965 7.60%1,025 7.80% 5.85%1,990 7.70%
60 to 64 years895 7.10%960 7.30% 6.77%1,855 7.20%
50 to 54 years780 6.20%830 6.30% 6.02%1,610 6.30%
65 to 69 years800 6.30%805 6.20% 0.62%1,610 6.30%
35 to 39 years790 6.30%785 6.00% 0.63%1,570 6.10%
5 to 9 years745 5.90%795 6.10% 6.29%1,545 6.00%
30 to 34 years775 6.10%760 5.80% 1.94%1,540 6.00%
40 to 44 years775 6.10%765 5.80% 1.29%1,535 6.00%
45 to 49 years745 5.90%775 5.90% 3.87%1,520 5.90%
70 to 74 years670 5.30%785 6.00% 14.65%1,455 5.70%
10 to 14 years735 5.80%675 5.20% 8.16%1,415 5.50%
15 to 19 years735 5.80%660 5.00% 10.20%1,400 5.40%
20 to 24 years695 5.50%660 5.00% 5.04%1,355 5.30%
25 to 29 years665 5.30%675 5.20% 1.48%1,335 5.20%
0 to 4 years685 5.40%625 4.80% 8.76%1,315 5.10%
75 to 79 years545 4.30%555 4.20% 1.80%1,095 4.30%
85 years and over310 2.50%525 4.00% 40.95%840 3.30%
80 to 84 years320 2.50%415 3.20% 22.89%740 2.90%
85 to 89 years180 1.40%315 2.40% 42.86%500 1.90%
90 to 94 years115 0.90%145 1.10% 20.69%260 1.00%
95 to 99 years15 0.10%60 0.50% 75.00%70 0.30%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 61.10% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 22.30% and 16.60%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Lincoln are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Median age of the population43.20%46.00%44.40%
Average age of the population42.60%44.50%43.60%
65 years and over21.00%23.60%22.30%
0 to 14 years17.20%16.10%16.60%

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Population of Lincoln by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Lincoln is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Lincoln is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are English, which accounts for 25.04% of the total population, followed by Scottish (18.56%), Dutch (17.94%), Canadian (15.68%), and Irish (14.72%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Italian, French, British Isles, and Polish.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English24.82%25.26%25.04%
Scottish17.84%19.19%18.56%
Dutch18.29%17.65%17.94%
Canadian15.47%15.88%15.68%
Irish14.41%15.05%14.72%
German13.10%12.33%12.69%
Italian8.08%8.35%8.20%
French6.45%6.46%6.46%
British Isles5.71%6.23%5.97%
Polish5.55%5.48%5.49%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 6,670 of Lincoln's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 19.05% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.60% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.65%, 7.50%, and 5.25%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons3,64019.05%
1 person2,02510.60%
3 persons1,4607.65%
4 persons1,4307.50%
5 or more persons1,0005.25%

Income in Lincoln

Analyzing income distribution in Lincoln can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Lincoln is $44,800.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Lincoln population or around 13,880 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 12,250 and 12,245 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Lincoln's median household income is $102,000, according to 2020 data.

The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Lincoln

This data sheds light on the distribution of Lincoln residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

62.40% or most of the Lincoln population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 27.50% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 25.25% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.10% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree9,44510,91020,36062.40%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate4,8604,4309,29527.50%
Bachelor's degree or higher3,4404,7708,21025.25%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,9801,6703,65510.10%

Employment in Lincoln

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Lincoln. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 6.07% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate58.00%
Unemployment rate6.07%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Lincoln's population (around 70.50%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 1,350 men and 870 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 2,220.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed1,3508702,220

Employment Industry Sectors

The Lincoln industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Lincoln is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Lincoln has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (12%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Manufacturing sector comes second at 11%, followed by Retail trade at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance2351,37012%
Manufacturing1,08037511%
Retail trade60068510%
Construction1,0401509%
Educational services2557207%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting5603457%
Professional, scientific and technical services4603056%
Wholesale trade4752305%
Accommodation and food services2204105%
Transportation and warehousing4051905%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services3452254%
Public administration3352304%
Other services (except public administration)2752604%
Finance and insurance1652603%
Arts, entertainment and recreation901202%
Real estate and rental and leasing130652%
Information and cultural industries95801%
Utilities90251%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction45100%
Management of companies and enterprises15300%

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work3,9303,4357,37561.50%
Worked at home1,3801,6903,07025.60%
No fixed workplace address1,1803551,53512.80%
Worked outside Canada200200.20%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Lincoln residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Lincoln residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Lincoln spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes33.90%
15 to 29 minutes32.80%
30 to 44 minutes19.50%
60 minutes and over7.20%
45 to 59 minutes6.80%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Lincolnshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Lincoln's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
63.69%
Married or living common-law
36.31%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Lincoln. About 24,950 people living in the province speak English, 250 people speak French, 155 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 30 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English24,950
French250
Neither English nor French155
English and French30

Religion

Lincoln is predominantly Christian. About 16,760 of its population is Christian (7,940 males and 7,940 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 0.9% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.3% and 0.2% of the population, while Sikh represent 0.2% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian67.2%
Islam0.9%
Hindu0.3%
Jewish0.2%
Sikh0.2%
Buddhist0.1%