Economy & Jobs — Lincoln, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,340 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,904 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,851 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.6% |
| Retail | 13.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 21 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Fast Food | 16 |
| Bars | 14 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
