Lincoln
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island
Lincoln is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, with 22,529 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 249 ft (76 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Valley Falls, 3.1 miles E.
- 22,529residents (2020 Census)
- 249 ftelevation · 76 m
- 18.1 sq miland area · 46.8 km²
- 1,246 / sq mipopulation density
- 02865main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Lincoln
Lincoln is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 22,529 at the 2020 census. Lincoln is located in northeastern Rhode Island, north of Providence. Lincoln is part of the Providence metropolitan statistical area and the Greater Boston combined statistical area.
Lincoln was settled in the 17th century as part of the Louisquisset grant, and several colonial stone-enders still exist in the town. Lincoln Woods State Park is located within the town.
Limestone quarrying has occurred there since colonial times at the village of Lime Rock. Lincoln was a part of the town of Smithfield until 1871, when it was split off and named in honor of Abraham Lincoln. The city of Central Falls was part of Lincoln until it split off itself in 1895. Lincoln became an important mill town in the late 19th century, with many textile factories running along the Blackstone River. Lincoln's villages include Manville, Albion, Lime Rock, Lonsdale, Fairlawn, Quinnville, and Saylesville.
In 2008, the town was ranked #63 in Money Magazine's "Best Places to Live".
Lincoln is in the lower Blackstone Valley of Rhode Island and in the John H. Chafee, Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, New England's historic National Park area.
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Living in Lincoln
- Median household income
- $104,821
- Median home value
- $450,600
- Median rent
- $1,468/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Lincoln had 22,529 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,529 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,246 per sq mi (481 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lincoln at a glance
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
|---|---|
| County | Providence County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 22,529 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.07 sq mi (46.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9155° N, 71.4498° W |
| ZIP codes | 02865, 02802 |
| Official website | lincolnri.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4400741500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lincoln
- Valley Falls3.1 mi E
- Central Falls3.4 mi SE
- North Providence3.7 mi S
- Cumberland3.9 mi N
- Cumberland Hill4.1 mi N
- Smithfield4.2 mi W
- Pawtucket4.8 mi SE
- Greenville5.8 mi SW
- North Smithfield6.4 mi NW
- Woonsocket6.5 mi NW
- North Seekonk, MA6.5 mi E
- Providence6.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln
What county is Lincoln in?
Lincoln is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the population of Lincoln, RI?
22,529 people lived in Lincoln at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lincoln, RI?
The main ZIP code is 02865. Other ZIP codes: 02802.
What is the elevation of Lincoln?
249 feet (76 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lincoln?
Valley Falls (3.1 mi), Central Falls (3.4 mi), North Providence (3.7 mi), Cumberland (3.9 mi), Cumberland Hill (4.1 mi).
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