Lincoln township, Indiana
Lincoln township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lincoln township is a geographic entity located in St. Joseph County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,847. The land area covers 22.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,847 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32.9 yrs | ±6.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,066 | ±106 | 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 | 1,118 | ±96 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,066 | ±106 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 52 | ±41 |
| Median Home Value | $145,800 | ±$36,196 |
| Median Gross Rent | $821 | ±$53 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,622 | ±$5,674 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,264 | ±$2,913 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 164 | ±72 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,288 | ±178 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.6% | ±4.8% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF LINCOLN
GUS Population: 2,875 (2024)
ID: 126256
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: LINCOLN TWP TRUSTEE
801 COLORADO ST, WALKERTON IN 46574
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GUS Population: 273,744 (2024)
ID: 103755
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
227 W JEFFERSON BLVD, SOUTH BEND IN 46601-1830
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | South Bend, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | South Bend, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | South Bend, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | South Bend, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | South Bend, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | LaPorte, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | LaPorte, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | LaPorte, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Walkerton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | South Bend, IN |
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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Marian University-Ancilla
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College | 10.2 mi away | 20097 9B Road, Plymouth, IN, 46563-9475 |
8662624552
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WALKERTON-LINCOLN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 406 ADAMS STREET, WALKERTON, IN, 46574 |
(574) 279-0177
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Taylor Institute of Cosmetology II
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College Vocational | 15.1 mi away | 320 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN, 46534 |
5747725500
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KOONTZ LAKE BRANCH
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 7954 NORTH STATE ROAD 23, WALKERTON, IN, 46574 |
(574) 586-3353
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John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences
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College | 18.0 mi away | 100 East Wayne Street, Suite 140, South Bend, IN, 46601-2352 |
5742322408
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NORTH LIBERTY BRANCH
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 105 EAST MARKET STREET, NORTH LIBERTY, IN, 46554 |
(574) 656-3664
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Indiana University-South Bend
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College | 18.6 mi away | 1700 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN, 46615-7111 |
5745204872
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FISH LAKE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 7981 EAST STATE ROAD 4, WALKERTON, IN, 46574 |
(219) 369-1337
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Holy Cross College
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College | 19.2 mi away | 54515 State Road 933 North, Notre Dame, IN, 46556-0308 |
5742398377
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HAMLET BRANCH
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 6 NORTH STARKE STREET, HAMLET, IN, 46532 |
(574) 867-6033
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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 LAKEVILLE, IN US, located 11.7 miles from Lincoln township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.4° | 14.9° | 23.2° | 2.65" | 13.1" |
| February | 35.2° | 16.9° | 26.1° | 2.49" | 10.7" |
| March | 46.2° | 25.8° | 36.0° | 2.52" | 3.6" |
| April | 59.1° | 36.1° | 47.6° | 3.71" | 0.6" |
| May | 70.3° | 47.3° | 58.8° | 4.45" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.9° | 57.3° | 68.1° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.1° | 60.6° | 71.4° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.3° | 58.4° | 69.4° | 4.35" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.6° | 51.1° | 62.8° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.4° | 40.3° | 51.3° | 3.53" | 0.1" |
| November | 48.0° | 29.9° | 39.0° | 2.99" | 2.7" |
| December | 36.8° | 21.2° | 29.0° | 2.54" | 5.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkerton town | Town | 1.1 mi | — |
| North Liberty town | Town | 4.6 mi | — |
| Koontz Lake CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Teegarden CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Fish Lake CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Tyner CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1814143848. • 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.