Population 7,718 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lincoln Creek
Household size in Lincoln Creek
| Period | Lincoln Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Lincoln Creek holds 2.73 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.70, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lincoln Creek
| Period | Lincoln Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.8 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.1 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.7 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Lincoln Creek is young: half of its residents are under 30.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 32.8, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lincoln Creek
| Period | Lincoln Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 38.1% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 41.6% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Lincoln Creek: 41.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 6.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Few Milwaukee neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households: only two of 72.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lincoln Creek
Renters in Lincoln Creek
| Period | Lincoln Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.0% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.5% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.9% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Lincoln Creek rent: 57.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly a third of owners (31.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 12.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lincoln Creek
| Period | Lincoln Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Lincoln Creek than nationally: 7.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Milwaukee area. Vacancy is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lincoln Creek
| Period | Lincoln Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Lincoln Creek is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1950, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lincoln Creek
| Period | Lincoln Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $750 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $806 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $919 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,216 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$465 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lincoln Creek pays $1,216 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $465 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 37.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lincoln Creek
Bachelor's degrees in Lincoln Creek
| Period | Lincoln Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lincoln Creek: 8.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only five of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lincoln Creek
| Period | Lincoln Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.1% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.4% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.8% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Lincoln Creek never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lincoln Creek
| Period | Lincoln Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Lincoln Creek: 10.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.8 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lincoln Creek compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Creek | 2.73 | 30.7 | 41.6% | 57.9% | 7.2% | 1950 | $1,216 | 8.1% | 86.8% | 10.0% |
| Grasslyn Manor | 2.53 | 35.4 | 16.9% | 36.6% | 7.0% | 1948 | $1,081 | 23.1% | 92.0% | 5.6% |
| Roosevelt Grove | 2.46 | 31.1 | 26.4% | 59.0% | 18.4% | 1949 | $999 | 17.0% | 87.3% | 15.3% |
| Hampton Heights | 3.08 | 33.9 | 28.5% | 44.9% | 11.2% | 1954 | $1,298 | 14.9% | 80.3% | 16.5% |
| Sunset Heights | 2.36 | 37.9 | 15.8% | 52.6% | 12.4% | 1939 | $1,014 | 21.1% | 92.8% | 1.0% |
| Capitol Heights | 2.82 | 38.8 | 28.0% | 41.5% | 3.9% | 1956 | $1,121 | 15.7% | 85.6% | 11.0% |
| Old North Milwaukee | 2.52 | 31.4 | 29.6% | 67.7% | 15.8% | 1948 | $1,094 | 12.4% | 80.3% | 10.2% |
| Dineen Park | 2.34 | 43.6 | 20.6% | 62.6% | 11.4% | 1956 | $973 | 16.4% | 77.0% | 2.1% |
| McGovern Park | 2.75 | 32.8 | 37.1% | 55.9% | 9.2% | 1961 | $1,324 | 6.8% | 81.7% | 13.0% |
| Saint Joseph | 2.69 | 36.5 | 20.3% | 59.6% | 15.5% | 1940 | $1,095 | 19.4% | 90.0% | 7.6% |
| Columbus Park | 2.58 | 31.4 | 23.8% | 47.0% | 10.2% | 1956 | $1,033 | 14.6% | 87.0% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lincoln Creek. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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