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Lincoln Park

New Jersey · 10,521 residents · 6.398 sq mi
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Lincoln Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,530. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $368,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,521
−4%since 2000
from 10,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,644 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,708 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+11%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K11K1990201020202024Lincoln Park
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,530
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,050 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,807
+28%since 2000
from $30,389 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$368,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,348
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $947 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+55%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(9,398)
Black1.6%(177)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(633)
Asian5.3%(575)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.2%(3,195)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(8,399)
Black1.6%(165)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,009)
Asian7.4%(775)
Other1.3%(141)
Diversity Score43%(4,519)
Diversity Score
43
+47%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.9%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
19.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln Park, New Jersey?

Lincoln Park, New Jersey has about 10,521 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln Park, New Jersey?

The typical household in Lincoln Park, New Jersey earns about $87,530 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln Park, New Jersey expensive?

In Lincoln Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $368,000, and the typical rent is about $1,348 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln Park, New Jersey?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln Park, New Jersey?

About 4.6% of people in Lincoln Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln Park, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln Park, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 457 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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