Maine Counties
Lincoln

Maine is a geographically diverse and extremely large state. When considering a move or potential relocation, each county offers very unique real estate options. Home prices, styles and types vary widely as does the availablity of land and waterfront (lake or ocean). Additional information regarding waterfront real estate is also included in this site that can assist you in determining which part of the state is best for you new home or property.

Incorporated in 1760, Lincoln County is a coastal county with 451 miles of coastline.

The county name is derived from the home of Governor Thomas Pownal of Massachusetts, who was born in Lincoln, England. Commercial fishing, lobstering, boat building and other coastal activities account for a part of Lincoln´s economic base.

The county includes many small, picturesque coastal communities that are popular summer destinations, such as Wiscasset, the county seat, and Boothbay Harbor.

In 2002, the per capita personal income in Lincoln County was $29,420. This was an increase of 23.1% from 1997. The 2002 figure was 95% of the national per capita income, which was $30,906.

Lincoln County ranked highest in the state for percentage of people age 65 or older (18.2%)


SIZE:
457 square miles

INCORPORATED:
1760

COUNTY SEAT:
Wiscassett

POPULATION:
33,616

TOWNS:
Alna, Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Dresden, Edgecomb, Jefferson, Newcastle, Nobleboro, Somerville, South Bristol, Southport, Waldoboro, Westport, Whitefield and Wiscasset.

PLANTATION:
Monhegan