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Lincoln Park

Michigan · 38,144 residents · 5.836 sq mi
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Lincoln Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,123. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,144
−5%since 2000
from 40,008 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,536 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 6,855 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+3%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K39K41K42K1990201020202024Lincoln Park
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,123
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,515 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,343
−4%since 2000
from $20,140 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(35,701)
Black2%(810)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(2,556)
Asian0.5%(198)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(8,432)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(29,102)
Black5.7%(2,172)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(5,676)
Asian0.5%(183)
Other2.7%(1,011)
Diversity Score49%(18,681)
Diversity Score
49
+132%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln Park, Michigan?

Lincoln Park, Michigan has about 38,144 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln Park, Michigan?

The typical household in Lincoln Park, Michigan earns about $42,123 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln Park, Michigan expensive?

In Lincoln Park, Michigan, the median home is worth about $99,700, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln Park, Michigan?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln Park, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln Park, Michigan?

About 16.0% of people in Lincoln Park, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln Park, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln Park, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,688 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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