Lincoln, Michigan
Lincoln, Michigan | ||
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FIPS code 26-47560[2] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0630440[3] | |
Website | Official website |
Lincoln is a village in Alcona County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 305 at the 2020 census.
The village is situated on the boundary between Gustin Township on the south and Hawes Township on the north. The Lincoln 48742 ZIP Code covers a much larger area extending into the townships of Alcona, Caledonia, and Haynes.[4]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.05 square miles (2.72 km2), of which 0.83 square miles (2.15 km2) is land and 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2) (20.95%) is water.
The village's large water area consists of shorelines along Brownlee Lake and Lincoln Lake.[5][6]
Major highways
- F-41 is a county-designated highway that runs through the village of Lincoln.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 122 | — | |
1920 | 178 | 45.9% | |
1930 | 250 | 40.4% | |
1940 | 295 | 18.0% | |
1950 | 409 | 38.6% | |
1960 | 441 | 7.8% | |
1970 | 371 | −15.9% | |
1980 | 361 | −2.7% | |
1990 | 337 | −6.6% | |
2000 | 364 | 8.0% | |
2010 | 337 | −7.4% | |
2020 | 305 | −9.5% | |
Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960– 2000, 2010. |
2010 census
As of the
There were 160 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.8% were non-families. 43.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.87.
The median age in the village was 43.2 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 25.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 179 households, out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.63.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.0 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $24,464, and the median income for a family was $29,821. Males had a median income of $30,179 versus $17,143 for females. The
Education
The village of Lincoln is served entirely by Alcona Community Schools.[8]
Local events
- The annual Alcona County Fair is located at the Alcona Recreation Area site in Lincoln, Michigan and is held near the end of August.[9]
Lincoln Train Depot
The Lincoln Train Depot, originally called the "West Harrisville Depot", was built in 1886 by the Detroit, Bay City and Alpena Railroad, a predecessor to the
There are other D&M depots in Standish and Harrisville, Michigan.
Media
Newspapers
- The Alcona County Review, located in Harrisville, is the newspaper of record, and has served the community since 1877.[14]
- The lower peninsula of Michigan.[16]
- Daily editions of the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News are also available throughout the area.
Radio
Notes
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Google (June 24, 2022). "48742 ZIP Code map" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brownlee Lake
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lincoln Lake
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- ^ Michigan Geographic Framework (November 15, 2013). "Alcona County School Districts" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ Alcona County Government
- ^ Listing of Depot as Historic site Archived 2010-03-15 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Alcona Historical Society. Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Michigan Caboose RR.
- ^ U.S.23 Heritage Route.
- ^ Alcona County Review
- ^ The Alpena News
- ^ Alpena News