NEIGHBORHOOD
Lincoln Park
California · San Diego · 9,519 residents · 0.73 sq mi
The short version
Lincoln Park is home to 9,519 people in San Diego. 32% of homes are owner-occupied. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 31.2, younger than the US median of 38.9. That trails the San Diego median by roughly 57%. The foreign-born share is 33%. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Lincoln Park; 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 31.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,519
Population density
13,094 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.73 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,996
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,091
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
Retail trade11.7%
Other services6.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Public administration3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$629,400
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,465
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.6%
68.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.43 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.4
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-Hispanic4.6%(442)
Black16.3%(1,554)
Hispanic / Latino62.8%(5,975)
Asian14.1%(1,346)
Other2.1%(202)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(442)
Black16.3%(1,554)
Hispanic / Latino62.8%(5,975)
Asian14.1%(1,346)
Other2.1%(202)
Diversity Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
Female
52.4%
Foreign born
32.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Lincoln Park, San Diego, California?
Lincoln Park, San Diego, California has about 9,519 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lincoln Park, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Lincoln Park, San Diego, California earns about $46,996 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lincoln Park, San Diego, California expensive?
In Lincoln Park, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $629,400, and the typical rent is about $1,465 a month.
How educated are people in Lincoln Park, San Diego, California?
About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln Park, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lincoln Park, San Diego, California?
About 21.5% of people in Lincoln Park, San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.
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San DiegoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024