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Lincoln, AL


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Lincoln, Alabama

Lincoln, Alabama, in Talladega county, is 39 miles E of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 100 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 4,577 people in the city.

The People and Families of Lincoln

In Lincoln, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lincoln had a median family income of $36,900.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Lincoln Housing

Approximately 88% of housing in Lincoln is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Lincoln contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Lincoln, 96% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.

High Points

Lincoln strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lincoln Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lincoln, AL

Comparing Lincoln to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity96
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men35
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty47
Median Family Income46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home36
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime23
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