Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lincoln Park, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

39,257

Median Agei

35.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.7%22,244

Hispanic/Latino

26.2%10,283

Black

10.2%4,003

Two or More

5.1%1,989

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.6%239

Other

0.6%237

Asian

0.6%234

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%1,701

High School Diploma

33.7%8,758

Some College (<1 yr)

8%2,087

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%3,820

Associate's Degree

7%1,809

Bachelor's Degree

7.4%1,913

Master's Degree

3.7%957

Professional Degree

0.2%59

Doctorate

0.2%57

HS or Higher

81.5%

BA or Higher

11.5%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,000

Median Renti

$1,023

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.8%10,167

Renter-Occupied

31.2%4,600

Total Units

15,434

Homeownership

68.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%573

$50K–$100K

19.8%2,016

$100K–$150K

38.4%3,902

$150K–$200K

28.8%2,925

$200K–$300K

5.1%514

$300K–$500K

1.3%129

$500K–$1M

0.7%73

$1M+

0.3%35

Rent Distribution

Under $500

187

$500–$750

410

$750–$1,000

1,548

$1,000–$1,250

760

$1,250–$1,500

557

$1,500–$2,000

821

$2,000+

147

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%86

2000–2009

2%315

1990–1999

2.3%357

1980–1989

2.9%446

1970–1979

6%927

1960–1969

12.6%1,940

1950–1959

41.3%6,367

1940–1949

18.6%2,877

1939 or earlier

13.7%2,119

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.4%12,908

Electricity

10.8%1,597

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%216

No Fuel

0.3%37

Solar

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,616

Mean Household Incomei

$71,634

Per Capita Incomei

$27,788

Poverty Ratei

21.5%

Unemploymenti

8.4%

Labor Forcei

17,671

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.7%984

$10K–$15K

4.4%650

$15K–$20K

3.5%517

$20K–$25K

3.8%557

$25K–$30K

3.9%571

$30K–$35K

5.3%779

$35K–$40K

3.9%581

$40K–$45K

5.9%866

$45K–$50K

4.6%684

$50K–$60K

9.5%1,396

$60K–$75K

11.9%1,757

$75K–$100K

15.6%2,300

$100K–$125K

8.3%1,219

$125K–$150K

5%742

$150K–$200K

4.3%639

$200K+

3.6%525

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

515

Residentsi

657

Avg. Tenant Renti

$390/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing119 homes97% occupied$374/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers342 homes80% occupied$397/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 851 homes99% occupied$382/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC3 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,616/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

86%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

10.9%

Low income$29K–$47K/yr

2.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $47K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

66.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

58.2% of subsidized households are minority

52.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,95710.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,230

Philippines

153

Canada

148

Korea

Germany

Guatemala

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

15,869

Avg. Commutei

24.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,185

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,794(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.8%Insured

8.2%Uninsured