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Lincoln Heights

Ohio · 3,144 residents · 0.743 sq mi
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Lincoln Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,417. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 969 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,400. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 73% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,144
−24%since 2000
from 4,113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,231 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 5,536 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.2
+7%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Lincoln Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,417
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,834 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,459
−5%since 2000
from $12,121 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
59.9%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,400
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
67.0% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+46%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.6%(23)
Black97.5%(4,011)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(35)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(147)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(92)
Black89.4%(2,810)
Hispanic / Latino3%(94)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other12.4%(391)
Diversity Score37.4%(1,177)
Diversity Score
37
+944%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+110%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln Heights, Ohio?

Lincoln Heights, Ohio has about 3,144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln Heights, Ohio?

The typical household in Lincoln Heights, Ohio earns about $15,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln Heights, Ohio expensive?

In Lincoln Heights, Ohio, the median home is worth about $70,400, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln Heights, Ohio?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln Heights, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln Heights, Ohio?

About 59.9% of people in Lincoln Heights, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln Heights, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln Heights, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,661 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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