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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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population85
Racial Diversity72
Well-Paid Single Men44
Female Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens36
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty45
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work85
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times34
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Rents47
People Living Alone24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime21
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