Lincoln population statistics

In 2024, there were 349k residents in Lincoln postcode area with an average age of 43.9 years. Population density was 126 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 19.9% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2.9 years in the same period.

Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates	Value in 2024
Total residents	349k
Average age	43.9
Population density	126

Lincoln population density map

shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km²), estimates from 2020.

Lincoln population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Lincoln population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Lincoln population pyramid

shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2024. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.

Lincoln population pyramid by year

Lincoln population share by decade of age

Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2024.

Lincoln working age population share

Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2024.

Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age group	head-count	% share of population	% for Eng & Wales
0-15	54.8k	15.7%	18.3%
16-64	210k	60.2%	62.8%
65+	84.2k	24.1%	18.9%

Average Age in Lincoln postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode area	Average age in 2024
Lincoln	43.9
England & Wales	40.8

Lincoln population average age

Annual area statistics of Lincoln's population average age compared to country statistics.

Lincoln residential areas map

Purple-colored areas are business or industrial areas. Green-colored areas provide quieter surroundings and better living. Map is based on a UK Census 2011 data. Colors calculated from the ratio of number of residents divided by a number of workday people.