Lincoln town, New Hampshire
Lincoln town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lincoln town is a geographic entity located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,664. The land area covers 130.46 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,664 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.8 yrs | ±10.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 632 | ±143 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,765 | ±204 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 632 | ±143 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,133 | ±167 |
| Median Home Value | $342,000 | ±$38,296 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,143 | ±$498 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,625 | ±$54,096 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,951 | ±$9,630 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 90 | ±43 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 691 | ±152 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.9% | ±6.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF LINCOLN
GUS Population: 1,654 (2024)
ID: 186519
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN MANAGER
148 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 25, LINCOLN NH 03251-0025
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GUS Population: 93,045 (2024)
ID: 108941
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
3855 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE HWY, NORTH HAVERHILL NH 03774-4937
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Lincoln | KG-05 | Lincoln, NH | |
| Regular School Lincoln | 09-12 | Lincoln, NH | |
| Regular School Lincoln | 06-08 | Lincoln, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Bethlehem, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Littleton, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Franconia, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Landaff, NH | |
| 8 Nearby | 14-17 | WATERVILLE VALLEY, NH | |
| 5 Nearby | 14-17 | BETHLEHEM, NH | |
| 8 Nearby | 1 | BETHLEHEM, NH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Plymouth State University
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College | 23.3 mi away | 17 High Street, Plymouth, NH, 03264-1595 |
6035355000
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LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 22 CHURCH STREET, LINCOLN, NH, 03251 |
(603) 745-8159
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MOOSILAUKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 165 LOST RIVER ROAD, WOODSTOCK, NH, 03262 |
(603) 745-9971
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ABBIE GREENLEAF LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 439 MAIN STREET, FRANCONIA, NH, 03580 |
(603) 823-8424
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RICHARDSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 1411 ROUTE 117, SUGAR HILL, NH, 03586 |
(603) 823-7001
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TWIN MOUNTAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 92 SCHOOL STREET, TWIN MOUNTAIN, NH, 03595 |
(603) 846-5818
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BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 2245 MAIN STREET, BETHLEHEM, NH, 03574 |
(603) 869-2409
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THORNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 1884 NH RTE 175, THORNTON, NH, 03285 |
(603) 726-8981
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LISBON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 45 SCHOOL STREET, LISBON, NH, 03585 |
(603) 838-6615
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LITTLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 92 MAIN STREET, LITTLETON, NH, 03561 |
(603) 444-5741
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LINCOLN NEPP, NH US, located 4.2 miles from Lincoln town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4° | 7.7° | 18.1° | 3.38" | — |
| February | 30.7° | 8.9° | 19.8° | 3.05" | — |
| March | 39.6° | 18.6° | 29.1° | 3.34" | — |
| April | 53.7° | 29.9° | 41.8° | 5.18" | — |
| May | 66.0° | 42.2° | 54.1° | 4.21" | — |
| June | 74.9° | 51.5° | 63.2° | 4.76" | — |
| July | 80.0° | 56.8° | 68.4° | 6.04" | — |
| August | 78.4° | 54.4° | 66.4° | 3.90" | — |
| September | 71.6° | 46.9° | 59.3° | 3.83" | — |
| October | 57.6° | 35.8° | 46.7° | 5.44" | — |
| November | 44.8° | 26.5° | 35.7° | 4.74" | — |
| December | 34.8° | 16.3° | 25.6° | 4.66" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| North Woodstock CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Bethlehem CDP | CDP | 13.0 mi | — |
| Lisbon CDP | CDP | 15.5 mi | — |
| Mountain Lakes CDP | CDP | 16.3 mi | — |
| Bartlett CDP | CDP | 17.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3300941860. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.