About Lincoln University

Lincoln University is a somewhat small town located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 7,520 people and just one neighborhood, Lincoln University is the 212nd largest community in Pennsylvania.

Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Lincoln University is neither predominently one or the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Lincoln University is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Lincoln University who work in management occupations (14.96%), sales jobs (10.46%), and office and administrative support jobs (10.11%).

Lincoln University is a small town where college students really create the town feel and character. So many small towns have lost population over the last 20-30 years that having the local college presence in the Lincoln University area, with all of the energy of the students filling area dorms and apartments each fall, really helps Lincoln University maintain a good economy.

In addition, Lincoln University is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates," which are people who are not only wealthy and employed in professional occupations, but highly educated to boot. Urban sophisticates have urbane tastes - whether they reside in a big or small city, a suburb, or a little town. Urban sophisticates support bookstores, quality clothing stores, enjoy luxury travel, and in big cities, they are truly the patrons of the arts, attending and supporting institutions such as opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre.

Lincoln University is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town's good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Lincoln University's overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

In Lincoln University, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 33.79 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. However, the town is also quite pedestrian-friendly, because many neighborhoods are very dense and have amenities close enough together that people find it feasible to get around on foot.

Lincoln University is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

Lincoln University Information and Demographics

The education level of Lincoln University citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (14.96%): 42.82% of adults in Lincoln University have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Lincoln University in 2000 was $21,405, which is upper middle income relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $85,620 for a family of four. However, Lincoln University contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Lincoln University is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Lincoln University home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Lincoln University is White, followed by African-American. Important ancestries of people in Lincoln University include German, Irish, Italian, English, Polish, and African.

The most common language spoken in Lincoln University is English. Some people also speak Spanish.