Lincoln Heights, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 685, Lincoln Heights's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lincoln Heights is a small community located in Ohio, within Richland County. The total population is 685. It ranks as the 787th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincoln Heights is 44.3 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincoln Heights is $45,882. This is 36% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.5%. This is 61% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lincoln Heights, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $86,400. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Lincoln Heights is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincoln Heights is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 12.0%.

Education

2.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 94% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lincoln Heights, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.