Lincoln, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Lincoln, Illinois Summary
Life in Lincoln research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lincoln over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lincoln:
The population in Lincoln is 13,406.
The median home value in Lincoln is $128,180.
The median income in Lincoln is $54,390.
The cost of living in Lincoln is 84 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Lincoln is $804.
The unemployment rate in Lincoln is 4.2%.
The poverty rate in Lincoln is 18.2%.
The average high in Lincoln is 62.6° and the average low is 42.1°.
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Lincoln, IL Crime Report
Crime in Lincoln summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lincoln. Key points include:
There were 154 total crimes in Lincoln in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lincoln is 1,183.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lincoln is 169.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lincoln is 1,014.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lincoln is -44.16% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Lincoln Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lincoln / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 154 | 1,183.3 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 169.0 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 7.7 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 138.3 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 132 | 1,014.3 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 34 | 261.3 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 93 | 714.6 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 38.4 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Lincoln, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Lincoln summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lincoln. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lincoln is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lincoln is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lincoln is $128,180.
The median income in Lincoln is $54,390.
Lincoln's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lincoln Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lincoln | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 89 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 58 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 91 | 100 | |
Lincoln, IL Weather
The average high in Lincoln is 62.6° and the average low is 42.1°.
There are 68.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.7 inches of precipitation each year with 19.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lincoln |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 19.3 |
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Lincoln Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lincoln
The current population in Lincoln is 13,406. The population has decreased -7.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13,406 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 13,371 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 13,217 | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 13,742 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 13,652 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 13,738 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 13,912 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 14,253 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 14,285 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 14,382 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 14,323 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 14,259 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 14,302 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 14,441 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln
Lincoln is:
88.1% White with 11,809 White residents.
4.8% African American with 643 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 88 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 549 Two Or More residents.
2.4% Hispanic with 317 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lincoln | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.1% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 4.8% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Lincoln
Lincoln is 48.7% female with 6,530 female residents.
Lincoln is 51.3% male with 6,876 male residents.
| Gender | Lincoln | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lincoln for adults over 25
1.0% of adults in Lincoln completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Lincoln completed 9-12th grade.
45.0% of adults in Lincoln completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Lincoln completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Lincoln completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Lincoln completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Lincoln completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lincoln completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lincoln completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lincoln | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 45.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lincoln, Illinois
9.3% of households in Lincoln earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Lincoln earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.5% of households in Lincoln earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.4% of households in Lincoln earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in Lincoln earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.9% of households in Lincoln earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in Lincoln earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.1% of households in Lincoln earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.8% of households in Lincoln earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.2% of households in Lincoln earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lincoln | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.5% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.9% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
