Living in Lincoln, IL
Lincoln SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
9
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
9
Lincoln, IL Crime Report
305
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,222.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-13.47%
Below National Average
Below National Average
Lincoln, IL Cost Of Living
86
Lincoln's Overall Cost Of Living
Lincoln's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
Lincoln, Illinois Info Snack
Lincoln is a city in Logan County, Illinois, United States. It is the only town in the United States that was named for and by Abraham Lincoln before he became president; he practiced law there from 1847 to 1859. First settled in the 1830s, Lincoln is home to three colleges and two prisons. The three colleges are Lincoln College, Lincoln Christian University, and Heartland Community College. It is also the home of the world's largest covered wagon.
Population
13,738
Unemployment
7.7%
Poverty
11.6%
Median Home
$89,800
Median Income
$51,991
Median Rent
$690
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Map Of Lincoln, IL
Population over time in Lincoln
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13,738 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 13,912 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 14,253 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 14,285 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 14,382 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 14,323 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 14,259 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 14,302 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 14,441 | - |
| Crime/100k | Lincoln | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 378.9 | 404.1 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 0.0 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14.6 | 111.5 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 327.9 | 239.7 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 1843.5 | 1932.8 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 276.9 | 306.7 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1486.4 | 1472.3 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 80.2 | 153.8 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Lincoln
| Race | Lincoln | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.8% | 61.6% | 61.1% |
| African American | 2.9% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 17.0% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Lincoln, Illinois
| Income | Lincoln | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.3% | 8.9% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 8.6% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.5% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.6% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.6% | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 7.6% | 7.0% |
Gender in Lincoln
| Gender | Lincoln | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lincoln for adults over 25
| Education | Lincoln | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
