Lincoln, California

Lincoln: The most populous city in Placer County, California.

About

Lincoln is a city located in the county of Placer in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 42,819. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 48,996 inhabitants.

The city was created 135 years ago in 1890.

Lincoln City is a city in Placer County, California, United States, part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. Located in an area of rapid suburban development, it grew 282.1 percent between 2000 and 2010, making it the fastest-growing city over 10,000 people in the U.S. Its 2019 population was estimated to be 48,275. 

The city is located on a large parcel of land consisting mostly of agricultural grassland and livestock grazing leases. The community has been experiencing rapid growth since its incorporation in 2005 due to its proximity to the Sacramento metropolitan area, as well as its affordability compared to neighboring communities such as Roseville and Rocklin. The city currently has about 4,000 residents but is expected to grow significantly in coming years as new neighborhoods are developed around existing subdivisions and shopping centers.

Lincoln is located at 38°27′15″N 121°48′11″W (38.455682, -121.804919). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 61 km² (23 sq mi), all land.

Lincoln City is located just outside Sacramento, so if you're looking for a community that has a lot of amenities but still feels like a small town, then Lincoln City is the perfect place for you!

Lincoln locator map
Location of Lincoln on California map.

Quick Facts about Lincoln

Population 48,996 (2020)
Country United States of America
State California (United States)
County Placer County
Postal code 95648
Phone Area Codes 916
Water as percent of area 0.12%
Land as percent of area 99.88%
Latitude & Longitude 38.8916,-121.2930
Named for Charles Lincoln Wilson
Altitude 167 feet / 51 meters
Establishment August 07, 1890 (135 years ago)
Time Zone UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00
Local time 21:13:26 (16th April 2026)
Population growth 12.61% (2010-2020)
Weather 45℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather
Lincoln Population 7-28-15 image
Lincoln Population 7-28-15 image

Geography

Lincoln is located at 38°53'30"N 121°17'35"W (38.8915600, -121.2930100).

Lincoln map

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Weather

45°F
Partly Cloudy
6 to 9 mph SSW Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Lincoln

Official Website

Demographics

The population of Lincoln increased by 12.61% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 42,819 - census
2011 43,771 2.17% estimation process
2012 44,240 1.06% estimation process
2013 45,018 1.73% estimation process
2014 45,727 1.55% estimation process
2015 46,286 1.21% estimation process
2016 46,965 1.45% estimation process
2017 47,525 1.18% estimation process
2018 47,862 0.7% estimation process
2019 48,275 0.86% estimation process
2020 48,996 1.47% estimation process
Lincoln zip code is 95648. County name: Placer, County fips: 06061
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Where to Stay in Lincoln

1Thunder Valley Casino Resort

Rating: 4.1 (14164)

1200 Athens Ave, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States View details

Phone: +19164087777 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Lincoln

1Lincoln City Hall

Rating: 3.5 (4)

600 6th St, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States View details

Phone: +19164342400 | Website available

2Lincoln Building Department

Rating: 2 (2)

600 6th St, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States View details

Phone: +19164342470

3Lincoln City Manager

600 6th St, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States View details

Phone: +19164342490

4Lincoln City Community Dev

600 6th St, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States View details

Phone: +19164342470

5Lincoln Civic Auditorium

511 5th St, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States View details

People born in Lincoln (2)

People born in Lincoln, including film and television character actor Fred Clark, baseball player Fred Besana, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Lincoln, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
122728 William Jessup University Rocklin (CA) 95765-3707

Nearby Transit Stations (26)

Rail and bus stations connected to Lincoln, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
RLN Rocklin Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave. RAIL
RSV Roseville station 201 Pacific Street RAIL
ARN Auburn 277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St. RAIL
COX Colfax 99 Railroad St. at Church St. RAIL
MRV Marysville, California I Street between 8th and 9th BUS

Closest post offices linked to Lincoln.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Lincoln Post Office Lincoln (CA) 95648

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  • Lincoln, Nebraska The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. with a population of 290,505 people.
  • Lincoln, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 6,993 people.
  • Lincoln, Alabama city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States with a population of 6,979 people.
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  • Lincoln, Maine town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States with a population of 4,882 people.
  • Lincoln, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 2,473 people.
  • Lincoln, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,909 people.
  • Lincoln, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 1,775 people.
  • Lincoln, Wisconsin town in Vilas County, Wisconin, United States with a population of 1,521 people.
  • Lincoln, Vermont town in Addison County, Vermont, United States with a population of 1,244 people.
  • Lincoln, Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 1,207 people.
  • Lincoln, Missouri city in Benton County, Missouri, United States with a population of 1,197 people.
  • Lincoln, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 1,013 people.
  • Lincoln, Indiana community in Indiana, United States with a population of 620 people.
  • Lincoln, Illinois city in Illinois, United States with a population of 450 people.
  • Lincoln, Michigan village in Michigan, United States with a population of 316 people.
  • Lincoln, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 148 people.
  • Lincoln, Minnesota community in Minnesota, United States with a population of 115 people.
  • Lincoln, North Dakota city in North Dakota, United States with a population of 37 people.

Other cities in Placer County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Placer County , CA.

City Name Population Title
Roseville 144,725 The fifth most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
Rocklin 70,159 The most populous city in Placer County, California.
Granite Bay 20,402 Census-designated place in California, USA
Auburn 14,205 City in California, United States
North Auburn 13,022 Census designated place
Loomis 6,844 City in California
Kings Beach 3,796 Census-designated place in Placer County, California
Meadow Vista 3,217 Census-designated place in Placer County, California
Colfax 2,009 City in California, USA
Foresthill 1,483 Census-designated place in Placer County, California
Tahoe Vista 1,433 Census-designated place in Placer County, California
Dollar Point 1,215 Census-designated place in Placer County, California

Distance to Other Cities

Lincoln distances to largest California cities