NEIGHBORHOOD
Lincoln Heights
California · Los Angeles · 28,203 residents · 3.10 sq mi
The short version
With 28,203 people, Lincoln Heights is a neighborhood in Los Angeles. Owners hold 22% of the housing stock. 46% of locals were born outside the United States. Median home value sits at $689,144. There are 9,098 people per square mile. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Lincoln Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
28,203
Population density
9,098 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.10 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,076
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,679
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.8%
Finance & insurance8.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
Information7.8%
Wholesale trade6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Other services2.6%
Public administration1.8%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$689,144
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,598
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.9%
78.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.92 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(2,129)
Black1.5%(433)
Hispanic / Latino62.3%(17,567)
Asian26.2%(7,376)
Other2.5%(698)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(2,129)
Black1.5%(433)
Hispanic / Latino62.3%(17,567)
Asian26.2%(7,376)
Other2.5%(698)
Diversity Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
45.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
24.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
53.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California?
Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California has about 28,203 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California?
The typical household in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California earns about $59,076 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California expensive?
In Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $689,144, and the typical rent is about $1,598 a month.
How educated are people in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California?
About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California?
About 21.5% of people in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.
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Los AngelesDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024