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Lincoln City, Oregon

Introduction to Lincoln City, Oregon

Lincoln City, Oregon, in Lincoln county, is 48 miles W of Salem, Oregon and 76 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 7,437.

Lincoln City History

Lincoln City was created after the merging of Cutler City, Delake, Nelscott, Oceanlake and Taft. Native Americans were the first settlers in the area. The city derived its name from the county, which was named in honor of Abraham Lincoln. The city was incorporated in 1965.

Lincoln City and nearby Attractions

  • North Lincoln County Historical Museum
  • Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
  • Beverly Beach State Park
  • Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
  • Canyon Drive Park
  • Devils Lake State Park

Things To Do In Lincoln City

Taft Park, D River State Park, Canyon Drive Park and Regatta Park are all accessible from Lincoln City. The North Lincoln County Historical Museum may prove interesting to those hoping to learn more about the area’s history, while the Devils Lake Golf Course provides facilities for local golfers. Devils Lake also offers facilities for boating and fishing.

Lincoln City Transportation

Portland International is the nearest major airport.

Lincoln City Higher Education

Western Oregon University, Willamette University and Oregon State University are colleges that are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lincoln City Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Lincoln City, OR

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People Above Poverty33
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime11

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