Lincoln, Massachusetts
Lincoln: Town in Massachusetts
About
Lincoln is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,362 and a population density of 424 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,993 inhabitants.
The town was created 374 years ago in 1649.
Lincoln is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The population was 7,014 according to the 2020 United States Census, including residents of Hanscom Air Force Base that live within town limits. The town's name may have been inspired by or suggested by Lincolnshire County in England.
The area has been inhabited since at least 1671 when 14 families settled there under grant from Governor Simon Bradstreet. It was incorporated as a town in 1772 from parts of Concord and Sudbury.
Lincoln is part of the Greater Boston area and is bordered by Concord and Lexington on the west, Waltham on the north and east, Sudbury on the south and Wayland on the south-southwest.
The town center is at an elevation of 79 meters above sea level. Lincoln lies along the Old Sudbury River, which flows from Lincoln into Assabet River before emptying into Concord River. The highest point in Lincoln is 183 meters above sea level at Peters Hill in the northern part of town.
The town is at the center of a large technology corridor encompassing Bedford, Lexington and Waltham that forms a major element of the Route 128 high technology belt. In addition to its own airport and several smaller ones, Hanscom Air Force Base is located within town limits and has an active runway system for military use.
Quick Facts about Lincoln
| Population : | 6,993 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 01773 |
| Area : | 15 km2 |
| Named for : | Lincoln |
| Altitude : | 259 feet / 79 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1650 (374 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:55:23 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 466 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lincoln is located at 42°25'33"N 71°18'14"W (42.4259300, -71.3039500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Lincoln
Demographics
The population of Lincoln increased by 9.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,362 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,448 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,509 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,555 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,588 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,761 | 2.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,764 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,779 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,785 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,052 | 3.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,993 | -0.84% | estimation process |
People born in Lincoln (10)
People born in Lincoln, including musician from the United States John Flansburgh, politician Samuel Hoar, actor Frank Wood, .
List
- Charles Hartwell (American missionary) he was born in 19/12/1825
- John Farrar (American mathematician and scientist) he was born in 01/07/1779
- Russell Gerry Crook (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1869
- Ethel Langdon Drake (American relief worker) she was born in 23/11/1876
- William Child he was born in 16/06/1759
- C. S. Wheeler (Scholar and editor) he was born in 19/12/1816
- Susan Minns (American philanthropist, benefactor, and collector) she was born in 21/08/1839
Schools in Lincoln
College & universities near Lincoln, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164739 | Bentley University | Waltham (MA) | 02452-4705 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lincoln, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Lincoln
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Center Post Office | Lincoln (MA) | 01773 |
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Lowell | 109,945 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Cambridge | 107,289 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Somerville | 75,754 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Distance to Other Cities
Lincoln distances to largest Massachusetts cities
