Lincoln, Idaho
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −61.8% |
| 2008 | −50.5% |
| 2012 | −62.5% |
| 2016 | −46.2% |
| 2020 | −47.7% |
| 2024 | −54.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 21.2%Harris310 | 75.4%Trump1,103 | 3.4% | R+54.2 | R+6.5 | R+52.8 | 1,462 | |
| R | 24.6%Biden437 | 72.3%Trump1,286 | 3.1% | R+47.7 | R+1.5 | R+52.2 | 1,779 | |
| R | 16.3%Clinton179 | 62.5%Trump687 | 21.3% | R+46.2 | D+16.3 | R+48.3 | 1,100 | |
| R | 17.6%Obama156 | 80.0%Romney710 | 2.4% | R+62.5 | R+11.9 | R+66.3 | 887 | |
| R | 23.7%Obama179 | 74.2%McCain561 | 2.1% | R+50.5 | D+11.3 | R+57.8 | 756 | |
| R | 18.0%Kerry129 | 79.8%Bush573 | 2.2% | R+61.8 | — | R+59.4 | 718 |
Lincoln sits in the Northern Rockies. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 62.5 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 54.2 points.
A population of 4,002, a 83% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $84,280 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lincoln, Idaho vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lincoln, Idaho voted Republican by 54.2 points (R+54.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,462 votes cast, 310 went Democratic and 1,103 went Republican.
How many people live in Lincoln, Idaho?
Lincoln, Idaho has a population of 4,002 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lincoln, Idaho?
Median household income in Lincoln, Idaho is $84,280 — above the national median of $80,734. The Idaho state median is $77,800.
What is the political history of Lincoln, Idaho?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Lincoln, Idaho from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.