Lincoln Authority

Lincoln is a high-income, family-oriented small town of 1,873 with home prices 1.3× below the Delaware median.

Lincoln, Delaware

Lincoln is one of the smaller incorporated places in Sussex County, Delaware, with a population of 1,873. At $107,690 median household income, Lincoln sits in the upper income bracket of Delaware.

Definition and scope

Lincoln sits within Sussex County, Delaware, one of Delaware's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Seaford, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Lincoln has approximately 1,873 residents. The median age is 28.4 years. Roughly 85% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $262,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 31.6%
• Black or African American: 58.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Lincoln is $107,690. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.1%.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Lincoln:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 4

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Drummond Airport. Federal court business routes through Sussex County Supreme Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Lincoln sits at an elevation of 45 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.