Population 39,360 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lincoln Park
Household size in Lincoln Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Lincoln Park holds 2.74 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.67 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Lincoln Park has larger households than at least four in five Michigan cities.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.8 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Lincoln Park is young: half of its residents are under 35.8, 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 36.9, even as the national median rose. Only 25 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Lincoln Park (16.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.5 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a higher 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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.6% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.1% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over three in ten households in Lincoln Park rent their homes (31.1%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Just over half of owners (53.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is up 7.8 points from 2006–10, 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 Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Lincoln Park: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.3 points since 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 Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Lincoln Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 have older homes.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $797 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $847 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $957 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,175 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$378 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lincoln Park costs $1,175 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $378 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the north.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lincoln Park: 10.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only six 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 Park
| Period | Lincoln Park | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.1% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.0% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.8% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.2% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Lincoln Park never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.9 points, even as the national rate rose. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower 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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Lincoln Park: 8.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 28 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park | 2.74 | 35.8 | 16.6% | 31.1% | 6.1% | 1954 | $1,175 | 10.9% | 80.2% | 8.3% |
| Ecorse | 2.53 | 38.6 | 19.1% | 37.8% | 11.0% | 1953 | $846 | 9.0% | 71.4% | 8.2% |
| Allen Park | 2.40 | 42.6 | 10.7% | 12.7% | 5.9% | 1955 | $1,239 | 31.7% | 93.2% | 5.0% |
| Wyandotte | 2.29 | 40.8 | 12.8% | 26.3% | 7.8% | 1949 | $1,078 | 23.0% | 92.4% | 3.3% |
| Melvindale | 3.24 | 29.7 | 11.1% | 39.2% | 8.9% | 1952 | $1,098 | 14.7% | 70.8% | 5.7% |
| Southgate | 2.39 | 41.0 | 11.8% | 32.8% | 6.9% | 1967 | $1,294 | 21.7% | 88.4% | 4.4% |
| River Rouge | 2.57 | 35.3 | 14.8% | 42.7% | 12.9% | 1947 | $887 | 7.0% | 78.4% | 11.6% |
| Taylor | 2.50 | 38.7 | 17.7% | 33.3% | 6.4% | 1966 | $1,235 | 15.3% | 86.2% | 7.7% |
| Riverview | 2.41 | 40.4 | 9.5% | 32.9% | 8.1% | 1971 | $1,302 | 20.5% | 91.3% | 3.1% |
| Dearborn | 3.13 | 34.3 | 7.9% | 31.6% | 8.4% | 1951 | $1,394 | 33.3% | 82.7% | 6.7% |
| Dearborn Heights | 2.82 | 35.4 | 10.4% | 29.5% | 7.3% | 1959 | $1,396 | 24.3% | 89.0% | 7.8% |
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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