Lincoln, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Lincoln, Illinois Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
13,742
Unemployment
7.3%
Poverty
14.3%
Median Home
$93,900
Median Income
$48,510
Median Rent
$716
Lincoln SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Lincoln, IL Crime Report
284
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,090.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-10.88%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lincoln / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 284 | 2,090.7 | 1,985.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 44 | 323.9 | 425.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 14.7 | 97.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 257.7 | 278.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 240 | 1,766.8 | 1,559.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 29 | 213.5 | 246.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 198 | 1,457.6 | 1,143.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 95.7 | 169.5 | 246.0 |
Lincoln, IL Cost Of Living
88
Lincoln's Overall Cost Of Living
Lincoln's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lincoln | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 54 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 94 | 100 | |
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Map Of Lincoln, IL
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Population over time in Lincoln
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,742 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 13,738 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 13,912 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 14,253 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 14,285 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 14,382 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 14,323 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 14,259 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 14,302 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 14,441 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln
| Race | Lincoln | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.8% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.0% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lincoln
| Gender | Lincoln | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lincoln for adults over 25
| Education | Lincoln | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lincoln, Illinois
| Income | Lincoln | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.0% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.8% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.7% | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.3% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.7% | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
