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Lincoln

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 12,666 residents · 0.745 sq mi
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Lincoln has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,910. 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 $127,616. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Lincoln; 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 28.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,666
Population density
17,001 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,910
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,315
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,616
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$942
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.2%
61.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(1,496)
Black5.8%(737)
Hispanic / Latino79.3%(10,046)
Asian2.3%(293)
Other0.7%(94)
Diversity Score44.1%(5,589)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(1,496)
Black5.8%(737)
Hispanic / Latino79.3%(10,046)
Asian2.3%(293)
Other0.7%(94)
Diversity Score44.1%(5,589)
Diversity Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
Female
47.0%
Foreign born
32.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
28.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
69.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Lincoln Village, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 12,666 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincoln Village, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $46,910 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln Village, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lincoln Village, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $127,616, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

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

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

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

About 33.3% of people in Lincoln Village, 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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