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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincolnwood

Illinois · 12,359 residents · 2.692 sq mi
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Lincolnwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,234. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $288,200. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 53% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,359
+9%since 1990
from 11,365 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,591 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 4,222 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.4
+1%since 1990
from 44.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K12K13K14K1990201020202024Lincolnwood
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,234
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,309 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,911
+32%since 1990
from $27,154 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$288,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
90.9%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 95.4% in 1990
9.1% rent
4.0
+16%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(9,396)
Black0.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(379)
Asian15.6%(1,773)
Diversity Score42%(4,772)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(8,866)
Black0.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(517)
Asian21%(2,599)
Diversity Score51%(6,305)
51
+22%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.2%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 41.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 88.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.0%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincolnwood, Illinois?

Lincolnwood, Illinois has about 12,359 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lincolnwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Lincolnwood, Illinois earns about $71,234 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 $288,200, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Lincolnwood, Illinois?

About 48.2% 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 2.9% 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 994 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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