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Lincoln Creek

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 9,408 residents · 1.283 sq mi
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Lincoln Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,191. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $121,723. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Lincoln Creek; 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 30.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,408
Population density
7,333 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,191
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,819
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,723
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,114
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.2%
55.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(715)
Black76.3%(7,183)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(517)
Asian7.5%(709)
Other3%(284)
Diversity Score50.2%(4,724)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(715)
Black76.3%(7,183)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(517)
Asian7.5%(709)
Other3%(284)
Diversity Score50.2%(4,724)
Diversity Score
50
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
Female
56.3%
Foreign born
3.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 9,408 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $45,191 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $121,723, and the typical rent is about $1,114 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 30.7% of people in Lincoln Creek, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 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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