Louisiana

Lincoln

48,396

2020 population

1880

first census record

census records

About Lincoln

Lincoln, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 11,075. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 48,396.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 30 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	48,396
2010	46,735
2000	42,509
1990	41,745
1980	39,763
1970	33,800
1960	28,535
1950	25,782
1940	24,790
1930	22,822
1920	16,962
1910	18,485
1900	15,898
1890	14,753
1880	11,075

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Lincoln

National Register of Historic Places listings in Lincoln, Louisiana.

Walnut Creek Baptist Church

Simsboro

Federal Building

Ruston

Adams, Charles P., House

Downtown Ruston Historic District

Ruston P. O. W. Camp Buildings

Ruston

Dixie Theatre

Ruston

Grambling State University Historic District

Grambling

Dubach, Fred B., House

Dubach

First Presbyterian Church

Ruston

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The Soldiers

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Native Heritage

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Settlement

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Notable People

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Points of Interest

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Frequently asked about Lincoln

When does Lincoln first appear in the US census?

Lincoln, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 11,075.

What is the population of Lincoln?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Lincoln had a recorded population of 48,396.

How many historic places are in Lincoln?

30 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lincoln, Louisiana.

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