Population 6,564 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lincoln Park
Household size in Lincoln Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.93 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Lincoln Park are small: just 1.93 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 has dropped from 2.14 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.2 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.8 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.9 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Lincoln Park is young: half of its residents are under 33.9, 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 27.4, as it has nationally.
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 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Lincoln Park (13.2%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 11.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Park
Renters in Lincoln Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.0% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 77.3% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.7% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.9% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Lincoln Park rent: 66.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a quarter of owners (26.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.1 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 Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Lincoln Park than nationally: 13.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Lincoln Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1961 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 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $566 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $634 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,047 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,890 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,324 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lincoln Park costs $1,890 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Denver area overall ($2,181). Rents are up $1,324 a month from 2006–10, a 234% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.8% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.5% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.2 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Lincoln Park: 47.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 16.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.4% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.6% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.4% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.2% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Lincoln Park never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 15.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in Lincoln Park is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Denver area (4.4%). Unemployment is down 9.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | 1.93 | 33.9 | 13.2% | 66.9% | 13.3% | 1969 | $1,890 | 47.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| Golden Triangle | 1.48 | 33.4 | 1.5% | 84.8% | 7.5% | 2012 | $2,664 | 52.3% | 92.6% | 1.3% |
| Capitol Hill | 1.35 | 35.4 | 1.6% | 79.4% | 8.7% | 1972 | $1,643 | 65.8% | 96.8% | 4.5% |
| Lodo | 1.43 | 40.6 | 1.0% | 72.4% | 18.6% | 1998 | $2,346 | 74.1% | 97.4% | 5.5% |
| Baker | 1.76 | 34.3 | 1.8% | 63.2% | 9.1% | 1964 | $1,824 | 74.2% | 96.9% | 2.5% |
| Valverde | 2.18 | 37.7 | 13.0% | 56.5% | 9.7% | 1957 | $1,284 | 24.2% | 80.0% | 3.0% |
| Alamo Placita | 1.60 | 36.1 | 1.8% | 65.2% | 7.6% | 1969 | $2,027 | 82.0% | 98.5% | 2.8% |
| Central West Denver | 2.15 | 33.9 | 15.8% | 68.6% | 8.6% | 1984 | $1,405 | 38.2% | 85.8% | 6.9% |
| Jefferson Park | 1.76 | 31.5 | 6.8% | 75.4% | 6.7% | 2006 | $1,811 | 77.7% | 93.1% | 2.6% |
| Cheesman Park | 1.59 | 38.6 | 3.0% | 64.3% | 7.2% | 1952 | $1,769 | 75.8% | 98.9% | 4.8% |
| Five Points | 1.57 | 32.4 | 8.3% | 81.4% | 9.7% | 2004 | $2,099 | 67.9% | 97.4% | 5.0% |
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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