State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,111.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.20%
Growth Since 2010
-8.98%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
28,030
World Population Review
Lincoln, Illinois Population 2021
13,202
Lincoln is a city located in Logan County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Logan County. With a 2020 population of 13,202, it is the 181st largest city in Illinois and the 2534th largest city in the United States . Lincoln is currently declining at a rate of -1.20% annually and its population has decreased by -8.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,504 in 2010. Lincoln reached it's highest population of 17,582 in 1970. Spanning over 6 miles, Lincoln has a population density of 2,112 people per square mile.
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 Lincoln was:
- 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%
The current population of Lincoln, Illinois is 13,202 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 13,685.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 14,504.
Lincoln, Illinois Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 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% |
Lincoln Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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Lincoln Population by Race
Lincoln Population Pyramid $2021
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Lincoln Population by Age
Lincoln Households and Families
| 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
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Lincoln Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Lincoln Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lincoln Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Lincoln Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,625
Average Earnings
$41,371
Average Male
$27,257
Average Female
Lincoln Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lincoln Language by Age
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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 Language
Lincoln Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,548 | 1,337 | 11.58% |
| Multiple | 433 | 165 | 38.11% |
| Hispanic | 298 | 58 | 19.46% |
| Other | 82 | 46 | 56.10% |
| 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 Other, with 56.10% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lincoln is White, with 11.58% 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 Poverty
Lincoln Poverty Rate by Education
Lincoln Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Lincoln Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Lincoln Marital Status
Lincoln Veterans by War
Lincoln Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Lincoln Veterans by Education
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1.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lincoln Veterans by Education
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58.7%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Lincoln Employment by Age
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Lincoln Employment by Race
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Lincoln Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Lincoln Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |