CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Lincolnshire

Illinois · 7,940 residents · 4.561 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Chicago metro area
Compare
The short version

Lincolnshire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,076. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $556,900. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 90% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% 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
7,940
+30%since 2000
from 6,108 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
50.2
+13%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Lincolnshire
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.3%(264)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(444)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.2%(571)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(529)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(357)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.3%(419)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.6%(759)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.3%(1,217)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.2%(1,049)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.1%(960)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.9%(703)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over8.4%(668)
US avg: 1.9%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,076
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,259 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,088
+37%since 2000
from $60,115 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$556,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,720
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,188 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
4.3
−4%since 2009
from 4.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(5,815)
Black1%(83)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(308)
Asian18.4%(1,457)
Other1.1%(86)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.6%(198)
Puerto Rican0.2%(13)
Asian origin
Chinese7.4%(573)
Korean4.8%(368)
Asian Indian3.5%(272)
Japanese0.8%(63)
Taiwanese0.5%(42)
Pakistani0.4%(30)
Malaysian0.1%(8)
Vietnamese0.1%(6)
Ancestry
German15.8%(1,219)
Polish9.5%(734)
Irish8.4%(643)
Russian7.7%(592)
English6.2%(475)
American5.1%(390)
Italian3.8%(290)
Swedish2.8%(219)
Hungarian2.2%(167)
French1.7%(134)
Norwegian1.5%(112)
Lithuanian1.4%(110)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.4%(110)
Greek1.3%(99)
Dutch1.3%(98)
Welsh1%(77)
British1%(75)
Austrian0.8%(63)
Ukrainian0.6%(48)
Croatian0.6%(44)
Iranian0.5%(41)
Bulgarian0.5%(35)
Romanian0.5%(35)
Finnish0.4%(34)
Czech0.3%(26)
Egyptian0.3%(23)
Israeli0.3%(21)
Danish0.3%(20)
Swiss0.2%(17)
Portuguese0.2%(15)
Slovak0.2%(15)
Serbian0.2%(13)
Syrian0.1%(8)
Lebanese0.1%(7)
Australian0.1%(6)
Turkish0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Irish population · Largest Russian population · Largest Chinese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
18.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−95.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lincolnshire

Palm Beach
Pop 9,423
Longboat Key
Pop 7,359
North Star
Pop 7,834
Pelican Bay
Pop 6,159
Places similar to Lincolnshire
Head to head

Compare Lincolnshire to nearby cities

LINCOLNSHIRE VS
Buffalo Grove
Income$129,395−1%
Home value$412,300−26%
Population42,812+438%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LINCOLNSHIRE VS
Vernon Hills
Income$121,943−6%
Home value$412,300−26%
Population26,825+237%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LINCOLNSHIRE VS
Deerfield
Income$181,660+40%
Home value$623,400+12%
Population19,642+147%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LINCOLNSHIRE VS
Lake Forest
Income$235,081+81%
Home value$938,300+68%
Population19,731+148%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincolnshire, Illinois?

Lincolnshire, Illinois has about 7,940 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincolnshire, Illinois?

The typical household in Lincolnshire, Illinois earns about $130,076 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 $556,900, and the typical rent is about $2,720 a month.

How educated are people in Lincolnshire, Illinois?

About 73.2% 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 4.2% 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 3,009 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Lincolnshire with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →