Population 15,960 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lincoln Heights
Household size in Lincoln Heights
| Period | Lincoln Heights | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.05 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Lincoln Heights are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
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 Heights
| Period | Lincoln Heights | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 40.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lincoln Heights is 41.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 41.0, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 Heights
| Period | Lincoln Heights | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Lincoln Heights than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Heights
Renters in Lincoln Heights
| Period | Lincoln Heights | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2% | 33.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.1% | 35.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.1% | 36.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.3% | 34.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Lincoln Heights is about as common as it is nationally: 35.3% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 30.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.0 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Heights
| Period | Lincoln Heights | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in Lincoln Heights are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.5 points, 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 Heights
| Period | Lincoln Heights | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Lincoln Heights is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, 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 southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Heights
| Period | Lincoln Heights | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $848 | $795 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $873 | $881 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,080 | $1,006 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,423 | $1,413 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$574 | +$617 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lincoln Heights costs $1,423 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $574 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Lincoln Heights
| Period | Lincoln Heights | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1% | 27.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.6% | 28.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.5% | 30.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.5% | 32.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Lincoln Heights than nationally: 43.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 Heights
| Period | Lincoln Heights | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 92.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 92.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 93.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 94.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Lincoln Heights: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.8 points, as it has nationally. Lincoln Heights has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Spokane neighborhoods.
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 Heights
| Period | Lincoln Heights | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lincoln Heights is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Spokane area overall (5.4%). Unemployment is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Heights 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 Heights | 2.36 | 41.6 | 9.1% | 35.3% | 4.9% | 1968 | $1,423 | 43.5% | 97.8% | 4.7% |
| Moran Prairie | 2.54 | 39.6 | 9.6% | 46.9% | 5.5% | 1992 | $1,479 | 49.9% | 94.7% | 11.1% |
| East Central | 2.35 | 36.5 | 13.3% | 45.9% | 9.1% | 1962 | $1,380 | 35.6% | 92.5% | 6.5% |
| Rockwood | 2.25 | 50.5 | 5.4% | 16.2% | 4.4% | 1952 | $1,162 | 65.4% | 98.2% | 6.3% |
| Comstock | 2.39 | 41.3 | 8.8% | 23.6% | 3.4% | 1958 | $1,856 | 60.3% | 99.3% | 0.3% |
| Manitocannon Hill | 2.50 | 43.4 | 4.5% | 10.9% | 5.6% | 1938 | $1,209 | 68.7% | 98.7% | 8.1% |
| Chief Garry Park | 2.18 | 34.8 | 8.9% | 41.3% | 7.3% | 1955 | $1,118 | 21.0% | 91.7% | 2.3% |
| Cliffcannon | 2.01 | 37.2 | 8.8% | 64.8% | 6.5% | 1947 | $1,218 | 43.0% | 96.9% | 6.9% |
| Riverside | 1.34 | 45.1 | 5.5% | 92.3% | 18.7% | 1964 | $826 | 24.7% | 89.5% | 18.1% |
| Latah Valley | 2.36 | 45.6 | 4.7% | 10.9% | 6.7% | 1998 | $1,512 | 59.1% | 97.7% | 3.0% |
| Logan | 2.12 | 28.4 | 9.9% | 65.7% | 8.6% | 1955 | $1,130 | 30.9% | 93.5% | 9.6% |
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 Heights. 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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