Lincoln town, Wisconsin
Lincoln town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lincoln town is a geographic entity located in Adams County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 340. The land area covers 36.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 340 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.9 yrs | ±15.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 141 | ±30 | 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 | 228 | ±42 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 141 | ±30 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 87 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $246,000 | ±$31,235 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,125 | ±$17,834 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,957 | ±$8,465 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | ±9.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 56 | ±34 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±4.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 132 | ±43 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.1% | ±10.8% |
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: 328 (2024)
ID: 177295
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
2205 4TH DR, WESTFIELD WI 53964-9226
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GUS Population: 21,352 (2024)
ID: 136500
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 278, FRIENDSHIP WI 53934-0278
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Education
Listing 8 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Adams, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Adams, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Adams, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Coloma, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Oxford, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Westfield, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Westfield, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Westfield, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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COLOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 155 S. FRONT ST., COLOMA, WI, 54930 |
(715) 228-2530
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ETHEL EVERHARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 117 E. 3RD ST., WESTFIELD, WI, 53964 |
(608) 296-2544
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ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 569 N. CEDAR ST., SUITE 1, ADAMS, WI, 53910 |
(608) 339-4250
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OXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 129 S. FRANKLIN AVE., OXFORD, WI, 53952 |
(608) 586-4458
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HANCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 114 S. MAIN ST., HANCOCK, WI, 54943 |
(715) 249-5817
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PACKWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | N3511 STATE ST., PACKWAUKEE, WI, 53953 |
(608) 589-5202
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ENDEAVOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 400 CHURCH ST., ENDEAVOR, WI, 53930 |
(608) 587-2902
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MONTELLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 128 LAKE CT., MONTELLO, WI, 53949 |
(608) 297-7544
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LESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ROME
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 1157 ROME CENTER DR., NEKOOSA, WI, 54457 |
(715) 325-8990
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WAUTOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 410 W. MAIN ST., WAUTOMA, WI, 54982 |
(920) 787-2988
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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 FRIENDSHIP, WI US, located 9.6 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 | 25.4° | 6.0° | 15.7° | 1.34" | 11.9" |
| February | 30.4° | 8.7° | 19.6° | 1.27" | 13.9" |
| March | 42.2° | 20.7° | 31.4° | 1.91" | 6.5" |
| April | 55.9° | 32.5° | 44.2° | 3.39" | 2.5" |
| May | 68.7° | 45.1° | 56.9° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.7° | 55.5° | 67.1° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.3° | 59.2° | 70.8° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.5° | 57.0° | 68.8° | 4.35" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.7° | 48.4° | 60.5° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.7° | 36.6° | 47.7° | 2.54" | 0.2" |
| November | 43.7° | 25.4° | 34.5° | 1.89" | 2.2" |
| December | 30.9° | 13.9° | 22.4° | 1.61" | 14.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marsh CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Westfield village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Coloma village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Adams city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
| Friendship village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Easton CDP | CDP | 10.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5500144250. • 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.