Lincoln, Alabama
Lincoln: city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
About
Lincoln is a city located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,266. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,979 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lincoln
| Population | 6,979 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| County | Madison County |
| Postal code | 35096 |
| Phone Area Codes | 205 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.71% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.29% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.7457,-86.5875 |
| Named for | Benjamin Lincoln |
| Altitude | 502 feet / 153 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:55:59 (18th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 10.22% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Lincoln is located at 34°44'44"N 86°35'15"W (34.7456500, -86.5874900).
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Weather
86°F
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Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lincoln increased by 10.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,266 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,282 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,346 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,399 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,498 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,581 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,579 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,674 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,726 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,781 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,979 | 2.84% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,781 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,244 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,845 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,266 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.7% |
| White only, percent : | 68.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 27.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 68.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 346 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.5% |
Lincoln zip code is 35096.
County name: Talladega, County
fips: 01121
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $131,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,160 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $382 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $856 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,546 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.60 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,035 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 114,060 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,999 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,924 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,784 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 434 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 249 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 132 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 61 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 328 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 32 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 357 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 249.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 25.10 |
Best Things to Do in Lincoln
1International Motorsports Hall of Fame
Rating: 4.7 (567)
3198 Speedway Blvd, Lincoln, AL 35096, United States View details
Phone: +12563625002 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Lincoln
1Lincoln City Hall
Rating: 3.7 (9)
150 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096 View details
Phone: +12057637777 | Website available
2Lincoln City Center
Rating: 4.4 (8)
181 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096 View details
Phone: +12057633013 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lincoln, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449348 | Huntsville Bible College | Huntsville (AL) | 35811-1632 |
Closest post offices linked to Lincoln.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Huntsvill Post Office | Huntsville (AL) | 35801 |
Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Madison | 52,654 | The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama. |
| Mountain Brook | 20,034 | City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Chelsea | 14,608 | City in Madison County, Alabama, United States |
| Meridianville | 6,021 | Unincorporated community in Alabama |
| Moores Mill | 5,682 | Census designated place |
| Harvest | 5,281 | Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States |
| Hazel Green | 3,630 | Unincorporated community in Alabama |
| New Hope | 2,800 | City in Madison County, Alabama |
| Owens Cross Roads | 2,233 | City in Madison County, Alabama, United States of America |
| New Market | 1,597 | Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States |
| Triana | 1,327 | Town in Alabama, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lincoln distances to largest Alabama cities