Demographics & People — Lincoln, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,406 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,000 |
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| Median Age | 39.2 |
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| Total Households | 5,972 |
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| Family Households | 3,355 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.151 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,008 |
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| Black or African American | 643 |
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| Asian | 88 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 317 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,054 |
| German | 3,384 |
| Other groups | 2,637 |
| Irish | 1,801 |
| English | 1,618 |
| American | 906 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 396 |
| Italian | 319 |
| Scottish | 319 |
| Polish | 223 |
Language
| English Only | 12,374 |
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| Spanish | 231 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,778 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 818 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,951 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lincoln, Illinois.
