Lincoln, CA

Lincoln, California

Lincoln, California, in Placer county, is 9 miles N of Roseville, California (center to center) and 24 miles NE of Sacramento, California. The city is conveniently located inside the Sacramento metropolitan area. There are an estimated 11,205 people in Lincoln.

The People and Families of Lincoln

In Lincoln, about 59% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Lincoln, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Lincoln. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lincoln had a median family income of $51,166.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,250) in Lincoln. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Lincoln Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Lincoln is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Lincoln, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Lincoln, CA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Lincoln Almanac

Lincoln Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lincoln Public Libraries

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Lincoln Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lincoln residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Lincoln

Lincoln High Schools (2004)

HORIZON INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS
2800 NICOLAUS RD. SUITE 100
916-645-6399
A charter school.
Serves 3,289 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
1081 7TH ST.
916-645-6360
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,018 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22

PHOENIX HIGH (CONT.)
870 J ST.
916-645-6395
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 59 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Lincoln Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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