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Lincolnton, NC


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Lincolnton, North Carolina

Lincolnton, North Carolina, in Lincoln county, is 15 miles N of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 28 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. Lincolnton contains a population of approximately 9,965.

The People and Families of Lincolnton

In Lincolnton, about 48% of adults are married.

Approximately 20% of Lincolnton is non-white. Lincolnton offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Lincolnton has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lincolnton had a median family income of $39,949.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lincolnton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,950. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Lincolnton Housing

Lincolnton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 56% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lincolnton, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lincolnton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Lincolnton Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 19%Lincolnton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lincolnton, NC

Comparing Lincolnton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime47
Low Property Crime12

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