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Lincoln

Illinois · 13,288 residents · 6.247 sq mi
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Lincoln has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,510. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,288
−14%since 2000
from 15,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,127 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 2,460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+12%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,510
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,435 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,046
+69%since 2000
from $17,207 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(14,466)
Black2.8%(434)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(183)
Asian0.9%(131)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(1,823)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(11,782)
Black3%(405)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(347)
Asian0.9%(114)
Other3.7%(490)
Diversity Score24.1%(3,201)
Diversity Score
24
+103%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincoln, Illinois?

Lincoln, Illinois has about 13,288 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincoln, Illinois?

The typical household in Lincoln, Illinois earns about $48,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincoln, Illinois expensive?

In Lincoln, Illinois, the median home is worth about $93,900, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Lincoln, Illinois?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lincoln, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincoln, Illinois?

About 14.3% of people in Lincoln, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincoln, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincoln, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,130 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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