Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Lincoln
Lincoln, AL Area Guide
A quaint suburban community along Alabama’s Coosa River
River
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Accessible
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Suburban
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Affordable
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Family-Friendly
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The city of Lincoln sits about 45 miles east of Birmingham, accessible either by the local Amtrak or Interstate 20, running directly through town. Lincoln is known for its laid-back vibe, family-friendly community, and affordable housing options. Nestled along Coosa River, Lincoln offers riverfront fun like fishing, camping, and kayaking.
Though Lincoln is mainly residential, this city is home to an array of small businesses, supermarkets, and chain retailers. If you’re looking for some entertainment in the city, check out the nearby Talladega Superspeedway, a major NASCAR destination and attraction to this part of Alabama. Lincoln is home to great public schools and colleges, and the city hosts various family-friendly events throughout the year!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,345
Average: $77,656
Education
1,360
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,338
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lincoln has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lincoln, AL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
853 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
478 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
585 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.