NEIGHBORHOOD
Lincoln Park
Illinois · Chicago · 15,989 residents · 0.681 sq mi
The short version
Lincoln Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $718,330. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 97% more than the Chicago median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Lincoln Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
15,989
Population density
23,479 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$153,729
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$122,524
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.5%
Public administration12%
Information6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
Retail trade5.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$718,330
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,318
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.1%
48.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(12,145)
Black3.3%(533)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,165)
Asian8.3%(1,324)
Other5.1%(822)
Diversity Score50.9%(8,137)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(12,145)
Black3.3%(533)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,165)
Asian8.3%(1,324)
Other5.1%(822)
Diversity Score50.9%(8,137)
Diversity Score
51
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
88.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
24.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.5%
Female
53.5%
Foreign born
18.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois?
Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 15,989 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $153,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $718,330, and the typical rent is about $2,318 a month.
How educated are people in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 88.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 10.1% of people in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024