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Lincoln Park

Pennsylvania · 1,736 residents · 0.314 sq mi
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Lincoln Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,405. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $168,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
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
1,736
−1%since 2019
from 1,760 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,529 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 5,605 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
−5%since 2019
from 41.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Lincoln Park
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,405
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $89,819 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,587
−3%since 2019
from $39,769 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 62.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10%
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $159,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,239
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,275 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
32.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(1,317)
Black3.6%(63)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(359)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1%(17)
Diversity Score49.6%(874)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(1,301)
Black3.2%(56)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(286)
Asian2.8%(49)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.3%(821)
Diversity Score
47
−5%since 2019
from 50 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 37.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 93.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+3%since 2019
from 28.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 89.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 37.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Female
48.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Foreign born
13.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln Park, Pennsylvania?

Lincoln Park, Pennsylvania has about 1,736 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln Park, Pennsylvania earns about $92,405 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln Park, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lincoln Park, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $168,600, and the typical rent is about $1,239 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln Park, Pennsylvania?

About 42.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln Park, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln Park, Pennsylvania?

About 4.4% of people in Lincoln Park, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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