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Lincolnshire

Illinois · 7,963 residents (2025 est.) · 4.561 sq mi
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#92Most work-from-homeof 6,82637.3%#147Most educatedof 6,82677.0%#233Highest median rentof 6,764$2,858#235Highest median household incomeof 6,818$185,580
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Lincolnshire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $185,580. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $677,700. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,980
+31%since 2000
from 6,108 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,750 / sq mi
+7%since 2009
from 1,628 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
+12%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,963 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Lincolnshire
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(417)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(376)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(470)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(438)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(405)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.3%(742)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.6%(763)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.8%(938)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.5%(1,479)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.7%(775)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.6%(604)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over7.2%(573)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$185,580
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,259 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,736
+56%since 2000
from $60,115 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+11%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$677,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,858
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,188 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
−19%since 2009
from 4.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lincolnshire on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(5,630)
Black0.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(153)
Asian3.7%(227)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(5,528)
Black1.4%(111)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(126)
Asian24%(1,915)
Other3.8%(300)
Diversity Score
58
+286%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(64)
Cuban0.4%(29)
Nicaraguan0.3%(24)
Colombian0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Chinese11.1%(882)
Asian Indian7.4%(589)
Korean2.5%(202)
Mongolian0.6%(47)
Japanese0.5%(43)
Taiwanese0.5%(39)
Malaysian0.4%(29)
Vietnamese0.2%(17)
Filipino0.2%(15)
Ancestry
German13.1%(1,046)
Polish10%(795)
Irish8.1%(643)
English5.2%(411)
Italian3.9%(314)
Russian3.8%(305)
Norwegian3.3%(267)
American3.3%(261)
Swedish3.1%(245)
Hungarian2.8%(221)
French1.6%(125)
Austrian1.2%(99)
+ 29 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian1.1%(90)
Greek1%(80)
Arab0.9%(75)
Lithuanian0.8%(63)
Finnish0.5%(40)
Armenian0.5%(36)
Welsh0.4%(33)
British0.4%(32)
Latvian0.3%(27)
Nigerian0.3%(27)
Australian0.3%(24)
Czech0.3%(24)
Croatian0.3%(23)
Bulgarian0.3%(22)
Scottish0.3%(20)
Romanian0.2%(18)
Dutch0.2%(17)
Jordanian0.2%(12)
Canadian0.2%(12)
Slovene0.1%(11)
Scotch-Irish0.1%(10)
Syrian0.1%(9)
Moroccan0.1%(6)
Iranian0.1%(5)
Belgian0.1%(4)
Swiss0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Chinese population · Largest Polish population · Largest Irish population · Largest Asian Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.3%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
25.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 84.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2016
from 82.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.3%(633)
Married71.8%(2,245)
Widowed4.8%(149)
Divorced3.1%(98)
Women 15+
Never married21.7%(780)
Married56.8%(2,041)
Widowed16%(573)
Divorced5.5%(198)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincolnshire, Illinois?

Lincolnshire, Illinois has about 7,980 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincolnshire, Illinois?

The typical household in Lincolnshire, Illinois earns about $185,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincolnshire, Illinois expensive?

In Lincolnshire, Illinois, the median home is worth about $677,700, and the typical rent is about $2,858 a month.

How educated are people in Lincolnshire, Illinois?

About 77.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lincolnshire, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincolnshire, Illinois?

About 5.2% of people in Lincolnshire, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincolnshire, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincolnshire, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,049 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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