South Lincoln, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 189, South Lincoln's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

South Lincoln is a small community located in Vermont, within Addison County. The total population is 189. It ranks as the 135th most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Lincoln is 57.6 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 43.1 years. Only 3.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in South Lincoln is $116,250. This is 43% higher than the state median of $81,203. It is also 44% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.2%. This is 68% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $364,700. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

South Lincoln has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 43.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South Lincoln, Vermont is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Vermont state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 179 Census-designated places in Vermont. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.