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Lincoln Heights

California · Los Angeles · 28,203 residents · 3.1 sq mi
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Lincoln Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,076. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $689,144. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Los Angeles median. Despite a median home value of $689,144, the poverty rate sits 73% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. 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
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%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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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%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.7
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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)
Diversity Score67.1%(18,934)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(2,129)
Black1.5%(433)
Hispanic / Latino62.3%(17,567)
Asian26.2%(7,376)
Other2.5%(698)
Diversity Score67.1%(18,934)
Diversity Score
67
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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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