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Lincolnwood

Illinois · 13,039 residents (2025 est.) · 2.692 sq mi
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The short version

Lincolnwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% 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 $496,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,112
+6%since 2000
from 12,359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,871 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 4,591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,039 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K14K1990201020202024Lincolnwood
202413K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,731
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,234 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,080
+65%since 2000
from $35,911 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+6%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
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
$496,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+12%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(8,866)
Black0.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(517)
Asian21%(2,599)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(6,305)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(7,503)
Black4.3%(561)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(972)
Asian27.3%(3,582)
Other3.8%(494)
Diversity Score73.6%(9,657)
Diversity Score
74
+44%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.3%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
34.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 80.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2016
from 40.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincolnwood, Illinois?

Lincolnwood, Illinois has about 13,112 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lincolnwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Lincolnwood, Illinois earns about $109,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincolnwood, Illinois expensive?

In Lincolnwood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $496,400, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Lincolnwood, Illinois?

About 56.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lincolnwood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincolnwood, Illinois?

About 6.3% of people in Lincolnwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincolnwood, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincolnwood, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,747 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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