Lincoln, Illinois Population 2022
Lincoln is a city located in Logan County Illinois. Lincoln has a 2020 population of 13,041. It is also the county seat of Logan County. Lincoln is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -10.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,533 in 2010.
The average household income in Lincoln is $62,525 with a poverty rate of 12.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $692 per month, and the median house value is $88,300. The median age in Lincoln is 38.7 years, 36.6 years for males, and 41 years for females.
Lincoln Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lincolnwas:
- White: 90.93%
- Black or African American: 3.49%
- Two or more races: 3.29%
- Asian: 1.41%
- Other race: 0.78%
- Native American: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,030 | -294 | -1.05% |
| 2020 | 28,324 | -294 | -1.04% |
| 2019 | 28,618 | -294 | -1.03% |
| 2018 | 28,912 | -122 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 29,034 | -132 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 29,166 | -118 | -0.40% |
| 2015 | 29,284 | -376 | -1.28% |
| 2014 | 29,660 | -166 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 29,826 | -532 | -1.78% |
| 2012 | 30,358 | 88 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 30,270 | -13 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 30,283 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,414 | 90.93% |
| Black or African American | 476 | 3.49% |
| Two or More Races | 449 | 3.29% |
| Asian | 192 | 1.41% |
| Some Other Race | 106 | 0.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.11% |
Lincoln Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,686 | 2.19 | 63.9 |
| Married | 2,496 | 2.95 | 76.4 |
| Non Family | 2,420 | 1.15 | 53.3 |
| Female | 590 | 3.2 | 57.5 |
| Male | 180 | 2.46 | 53.9 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 285 | 3.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 673 | 7.44% |
| High School Graduate | 3,386 | 37.43% |
| Some College | 1,988 | 21.97% |
| Associates Degree | 924 | 10.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,214 | 13.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 577 | 6.38% |
Lincoln Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,528 | 7,647 | 1,616 |
| Asian | 148 | 121 | 113 |
| 2+ Races | 141 | 126 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 126 | 114 | 20 |
| Black | 101 | 78 | 12 |
| Other Race | 21 | 9 | |
| Native American | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.35%.
$35,625
Average Earnings
$41,371
Average Male
$27,257
Average Female
Lincoln Language by Age
Lincoln Language
96.05% of Lincoln residents speak only English, while 3.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.88% of the population.
Lincoln Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,548 | 1,337 | 11.58% |
| Multiple | 433 | 165 | 38.11% |
| Hispanic | 298 | 58 | 19.46% |
| Other | 46 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 186 | 29 | 15.59% |
| Black | 120 | 18 | 15.00% |
12.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.51%
Male Poverty Rate
14.04%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lincoln
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lincoln is Multiple, with 38.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lincoln is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.98%.
Lincoln Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Lincoln Married by Age and Sex
Lincoln Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Lincoln Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,009 | 10.05% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 13.42% |
| Black | 10 | 2.22% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 4.46% |
Lincoln Veterans by Education
1.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
82.21%
Born in Lincoln
98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
0.92%
Non Citizen
0.74%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.34% of Lincoln residents were born in the United States, with 82.21% having been born in Illinois. 0.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13,041 | -161 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 13,202 | -161 | -1.20% |
| 2020 | 13,363 | -161 | -1.19% |
| 2019 | 13,524 | -161 | -1.18% |
| 2018 | 13,685 | -68 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 13,753 | -69 | -0.50% |
| 2016 | 13,822 | -127 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 13,949 | -138 | -0.98% |
| 2014 | 14,087 | -114 | -0.80% |
| 2013 | 14,201 | -533 | -3.62% |
| 2012 | 14,734 | 244 | 1.68% |
| 2011 | 14,490 | -43 | -0.30% |
| 2010 | 14,533 | -836 | -0.56% |
| 2000 | 15,369 | -49 | -0.03% |
| 1990 | 15,418 | -909 | -0.57% |
| 1980 | 16,327 | -1,255 | -0.74% |
| 1970 | 17,582 | 692 | 0.40% |
| 1960 | 16,890 | 2,528 | 1.63% |
| 1950 | 14,362 | 1,610 | 1.20% |
| 1940 | 12,752 | -103 | -0.08% |
| 1930 | 12,855 | 973 | 0.79% |
| 1920 | 11,882 | 990 | 0.87% |
| 1910 | 10,892 | 1,930 | 1.97% |
| 1900 | 8,962 | 2,237 | 2.91% |
| 1890 | 6,725 | 1,086 | 1.78% |
| 1880 | 5,639 | 0.00% |