Oregon

Lincoln

50,395
2020 population
1900
first census record
13
census records

About Lincoln

Lincoln, Oregon, first appears in the United States federal census in 1900, when it recorded a population of 3,575. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 50,395.

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

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Oregon Coast Warfare Evidence, and 35 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202050,395
201046,034
200044,479
199038,889
198035,264
197025,755
196024,635
195021,308
194014,549
19309,903
19206,084
19105,587
19003,575
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Lincoln

Military engagements that took place in Lincoln, Oregon.

Oregon Coast Warfare Evidence
1200

Historic places in Lincoln

National Register of Historic Places listings in Lincoln, Oregon.

New Cliff House
Newport
Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Newport
Depoe Bay Ocean Wayside
Depoe Bay
Siletz Agency Site
Siletz
Old Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
Newport
Fisher School Bridge
Fisher
North Fork of the Yachats Bridge
Yachats
Chitwood Bridge
Chitwood
Rocky Creek Bridge No. 01089
Otter Rock
Depoe Bay Bridge No. 01388
Depoe Bay
Roper, Charles and Theresa, House
Newport
Yaquina Bay Bridge No. 01820
Newport
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Frequently asked about Lincoln

When does Lincoln first appear in the US census?
Lincoln, Oregon first appears in the federal census in 1900, with a recorded population of 3,575.
What is the population of Lincoln?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Lincoln had a recorded population of 50,395.
Were any battles fought in Lincoln?
1 documented military engagement took place in Lincoln, including Oregon Coast Warfare Evidence.
How many historic places are in Lincoln?
35 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lincoln, Oregon.
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