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Lincoln Park

New Jersey · 10,915 residents · 6.398 sq mi
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Lincoln Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,248. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $344,400. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,915
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,706 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,708 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+16%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K11K1990201020202024Lincoln Park
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,248
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,050 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,025
+38%since 2000
from $30,389 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,561
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $947 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(8,040)
Black3%(332)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(1,469)
Asian6.6%(719)
Other2%(216)
Diversity Score52.4%(5,716)
Diversity Score
52
+79%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.1%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
18.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln Park, New Jersey?

Lincoln Park, New Jersey has about 10,915 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln Park, New Jersey earns about $100,248 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 $344,400, and the typical rent is about $1,561 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln Park, New Jersey?

About 42.5% 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 2.8% 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 63 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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