Fun In New England - Rhode Island

Lincoln

Official Website: www.lincolnri.org
County: Providence
Region: Woonsocket Area
Year Settled: 1650
Incorporated as a Town: 1871
Land Area: 18.2 sq. miles
Population Density: 1,146 people/sq mile
Population from Census 2000: 20,898
Estimated Population for 2006: 22,061
Racial makeup of population: [+] show
94.4%White
0.8%Black
1.6%Hispanic
1.8%Asian
0.1%Native American
1.3%Other
Median Household Income (2005): $58,000
Median Housing Unit Value in 2000: $153,000
Median Single Family House Sale Price in 2006: $320,000
Poverty: 5.2%
Violent Crime Index: 17 (average)
Property Crime Index: 23 (average)
Crime compared to USA: Low
Nearest Hospital (ER): St Joseph Health Services (North Providence); Memorial Hospital (Pawtucket); Roger Williams Hospital (Providence)
Villages/Neighborhoods: Albion, Fairlawn, Limerock, Lonsdale, Manville, Quinnville, Saylesville
Known For: Jewelry & silverware

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