Population 59,351 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lincoln Park
Household size in Lincoln Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.93 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.03 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.14 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.99 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Lincoln Park is a place of small households, averaging 1.99 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 1.93, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northeast.
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 Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.9 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.3 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.7 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Lincoln Park is young: half of its residents are under 32.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.6, as it has nationally. Few Chicago neighborhoods are younger: only seven of 135.
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 Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lincoln Park: 2.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Park
Renters in Lincoln Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.6% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.1% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.2% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Lincoln Park rent: 55.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 32.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Lincoln Park as nationally: 9.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Chicago area as a whole (7.2%). Vacancy has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Lincoln Park is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,309 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,438 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,737 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,253 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$944 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lincoln Park pays $2,253 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $944 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Park
Bachelor's degrees in Lincoln Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.4% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 82.2% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 84.3% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 86.8% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Lincoln Park is highly educated: nearly nine in ten adults 25 and older (86.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods, only two have a higher 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 Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Lincoln Park: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only eight of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lincoln Park runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Lincoln Park has lower unemployment than at least four in five Chicago neighborhoods. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 Park 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 Park | 1.99 | 32.7 | 2.6% | 55.2% | 9.5% | 1971 | $2,253 | 86.8% | 97.7% | 4.5% |
| Belgravia Terrace | 2.04 | 34.4 | 2.7% | 55.3% | 8.8% | 1971 | $2,443 | 89.2% | 98.6% | 3.3% |
| Lake View | 1.87 | 33.0 | 2.6% | 63.4% | 6.9% | 1963 | $1,985 | 84.8% | 98.4% | 3.1% |
| Hamlin Park | 2.51 | 33.8 | 4.6% | 37.1% | 7.6% | 1956 | $1,994 | 81.2% | 94.7% | 5.6% |
| Gold Coast | 1.41 | 43.0 | 1.8% | 54.3% | 10.7% | 1969 | $2,147 | 88.0% | 98.9% | 3.5% |
| Wicker Park | 2.03 | 32.7 | 3.2% | 52.5% | 6.7% | 1974 | $2,366 | 85.5% | 97.5% | 3.0% |
| Pine Grove | 1.57 | 36.6 | 3.7% | 58.5% | 6.8% | 1965 | $1,862 | 75.4% | 96.5% | 4.1% |
| West Town | 1.97 | 33.8 | 4.5% | 61.9% | 6.0% | 1973 | $2,098 | 71.6% | 94.5% | 4.6% |
| Bricktown | 2.42 | 34.3 | 5.5% | 42.1% | 8.7% | 1963 | $1,901 | 81.7% | 97.6% | 3.3% |
| Roscoe Village | 2.45 | 33.2 | 5.0% | 49.7% | 10.6% | 1945 | $1,954 | 81.9% | 98.0% | 4.1% |
| Near North Side | 1.59 | 34.6 | 4.3% | 66.2% | 10.9% | 1994 | $2,464 | 85.3% | 97.8% | 3.4% |
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 Park. 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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