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Lincolnshire

Illinois · 7,275 residents · 4.561 sq mi
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Lincolnshire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,041. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $601,200. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 157% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,275
+19%since 2000
from 6,108 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,595 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.5
+21%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Lincolnshire
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,041
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,259 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,576
+6%since 2000
from $60,115 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
79.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$601,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,188 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−46.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+33%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(5,630)
Black0.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(153)
Asian3.7%(227)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(988)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(6,534)
Black0.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2%(149)
Asian6.1%(442)
Other2.6%(189)
Diversity Score26.3%(1,911)
Diversity Score
26
+62%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
37.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincolnshire, Illinois?

Lincolnshire, Illinois has about 7,275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincolnshire, Illinois?

The typical household in Lincolnshire, Illinois earns about $143,041 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 $601,200, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Lincolnshire, Illinois?

About 70.4% 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 2.4% 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 2,344 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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