Lincoln, CA

Lincoln, California

Introduction to 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.

Lincoln History

Theodore Judah surveyed and laid the original town site in 1859 as per the proposed line of the California Central Railroad. The city of Lincoln was named after Charles Lincoln Wilson, a director and organizer of California Central Railroad. They established a rail link between Marysville and Sacramento in 1860. However, it was during the mid-1990s that the city started enjoying a period of vigorous growth and development. in 2000, Lincoln was recognized as the fastest growing suburb of the U.S.

Lincoln and nearby Attractions

• Foskett Regional Park
• Sacramento Zoo
• Lincoln Classic Car Museum
• McBean Park

Things To Do In Lincoln

Lincoln features excellent recreational services. The city is home to a softball complex, baseball field, soccer complex, football field, a number of amusement parks, golf courts, community centers, shopping areas and beautiful landscapes. The city also organizes a number of youth and adult programs.

Lincoln Transportation

The nearest airport is Sacramento International Airport.

Lincoln Higher Education

The Sierra College serves this area.

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 Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lincoln Public Libraries

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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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