Demographics & People — Lincoln, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 51,629 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~56,200 |
| Median Age | 43.2 |
| Total Households | 19,481 |
| Family Households | 14,329 |
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4394 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37,329 |
| Black or African American | 880 |
| Asian | 3,781 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,825 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 15,374 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,721 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 9,165 |
| German | 7,523 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 6,699 |
| English | 6,569 |
| Irish | 5,121 |
| Italian | 3,019 |
| American | 1,856 |
| European | 1,425 |
Language
| English Only | 41,306 |
| Spanish | 3,653 |
| Population 5+ | 48,828 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 4,094 |
| Population 18+ | 38,150 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lincoln, California.