Lincoln Park is located 3 miles north of downtown Chicago. It was originally settled by German farmers and industrial workers in the 1830s and housed a cemetery until it was moved and renamed Lincoln Park in the 1860s. The neighborhood features the Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Historical Society, and was greatly rebuilt after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. It has a population of around 63,000 people that is more densely populated than Chicago overall. Lincoln Park residents have lower rates of birth, death, crime, and are more likely to be insured compared to the city as a whole. The area includes many parks, the Steppenwolf Theatre, and attractions like the Lincoln Park Zoo.

1. Lincoln Park
Connections to Community

2. Location and History
-Community Area 7: Located 3 miles North of the Loop
-Original “settlers” included German farmers and shopkeepers, and industrial workers
-1837 Southeastern part of neighborhood became cemetery
+Became a health hazard, so they moved it & named it Lake Park
+Renamed “Lincoln Park” after presidential assassination
-1852 Began building St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church
+Named after Michael Diversey

3. History (cont.)
-Neighborhood features Chicago Academy of Sciences, Lincoln Park Zoo, and the
Chicago Historical Society
-Great Fire of 1871 wiped out most structures, but residents quickly rebuilt
-Industrial factories- created working class in west Lincoln Park
+Included Italians, Poles, Romanians, Hungarians, and Slovaks
-1898 St. Vincent’s College (now, DePaul University)
-Largely residential and cultural neighborhood

4. Demographics
-Population Total= 63,685
-Median Age= 31.7
-Caucasian 86.93%
-African American 4.9%
-Asian 5.45%
-American Indian 0.11%
-Native Hawaiian 003%; Mixed race 2.20%; Other race 1.21%
-28.9% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin
-Population is 73% more dense in Lincoln Park than Chicago as a whole

5. Health Stats
LP birth rate: 13.2 vs. Chicago birth rate: 16.4 (per 1,000 residents)
LP death rate: 698.7 vs. Chicago death rate 817.4 (per 100,000 residents)
Teen birth rate, crime, assault, battery, and homicide rates significantly lower than
the City of Chicago, overall
Uninsured population of LP: 5.4% vs Chicago: 19.6%
More health care providers per 1,000 residents than Chicago overall
For example: Specialist Physicians- LP: 1.76 vs Chicago: 3.67

6. Health Services
1 hospital in LP: Lurie Children’s Hospital
3 public community shelters for food and shelter
5 public mental health facilities (for housing, support, etc.)
Chicago Houses: Chicago House and Social Service Agency serves individuals and families who
are disenfranchised by HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ marginalization, poverty, homelessness, and/or
gender nonconformity by providing housing, employment services, medical linkage and
retention services, HIV prevention services, legal services, and other supportive programs.
Recreation facilities within the park itself, as well as numerous gyms and recreation centers

7. Income
White Collar 19,506
Blue Collar 13,167
Household Income and Average Income in Lincoln Park:
Median Income Under 25 $34,802
Median Income 25-44 $77,339
Median Income 45-64 $113,778
Median Income Over 65 $66,160
Sales Tax: 8%

8. Fun Facts and Attractions
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago History Museum
Lincoln Park - named after President Lincoln and contains the zoo, conservatory,
and cultural center
Oz Park - dedicated to the movie, The Wizard of Oz. Sculptures of characters are
scattered around the park
Steppenwolf Theatre
Molly’s Cupcakes - winner of tv show: Cupcake Wars

9. How Do I Get There?
Train: Take the L from the Loyola stop going southbound to the Fullerton stop.
Bus: 151 Sheridan or 155 Devon going southbound (151 is closer to campus)

10. Sources
"Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL Demographics." Areavibes. 2016. Web. 03 Nov. 2016.
"Lincoln Park." Encyclopedia of Chicago. 2005. Web. 03 Nov. 2016.
"Lincoln Park." Chicago Park District. 2016. Web. 19 Nov. 2016
"Lincoln Park." Chicago Health Atlas. Web. 19 Nov. 2016
Long, Zach. "The Best Attractions in Lincoln Park." Time Out Chicago. 24 Feb. 2015. Web. 20 Nov. 2016.