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, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,957

Median Agei

48.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.7%7,853

Hispanic/Latino

16.4%1,797

Asian

6.2%683

Two or More

3%328

Black

2.7%296

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%220

High School Diploma

24.9%2,096

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%389

Some College (1+ yr)

8.4%708

Associate's Degree

6.5%544

Bachelor's Degree

30.2%2,539

Master's Degree

11.1%936

Professional Degree

2.3%196

Doctorate

1.5%125

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

45.1%

Graduate+

14.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$443,300

Median Renti

$1,857

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.2%3,148

Renter-Occupied

20.8%825

Total Units

4,050

Homeownership

79.2%

Vacancy Rate

1.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%56

$50K–$100K

2.3%71

$100K–$150K

1.4%45

$150K–$200K

0.5%17

$200K–$300K

7.5%235

$300K–$500K

52.3%1,645

$500K–$1M

34%1,071

$1M+

0.3%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

443

$2,000+

277

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%18

2010–2019

1.1%44

2000–2009

3.3%132

1990–1999

9.5%383

1980–1989

29.1%1,177

1970–1979

14.1%571

1960–1969

11.3%456

1950–1959

13%527

1940–1949

5.5%223

1939 or earlier

12.8%519

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81%3,219

Electricity

7.9%312

Fuel Oil

7.8%311

Bottled/LP Gas

2%81

Other

1.3%50

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$123,397

Mean Household Incomei

$151,984

Per Capita Incomei

$56,840

Poverty Ratei

2.7%

Unemploymenti

10.1%

Labor Forcei

6,249

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%80

$10K–$15K

0.8%31

$15K–$20K

0.9%37

$20K–$25K

2.8%113

$25K–$30K

2.6%104

$30K–$35K

1.3%50

$35K–$40K

2.7%107

$40K–$45K

0.6%22

$45K–$50K

3.8%150

$50K–$60K

3.8%149

$60K–$75K

6.4%253

$75K–$100K

13.9%554

$100K–$125K

9.2%366

$125K–$150K

6.2%245

$150K–$200K

22.5%895

$200K+

20.6%817

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$611/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers18 homes92% occupied$611/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $123,397/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $37K/yr

61%

Very low income$37K–$62K/yr

39%

Who Receives This Housing

83% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39% of subsidized households are minority

50% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28% 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

2,26720.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

361

India

282

Philippines

Guatemala

Canada

Mexico

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,544

Avg. Commutei

30.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,616

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

420(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured