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Lincoln, IL
City in Logan County, Illinois.
Population
13,281
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,126
ZIP codes
0
Lincoln and its ZIP codes
Lincoln at a glance
- Lincoln is about 9.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 185th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $57,340 a year, 31% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,300 (53% below Illinois) and median rent is $828 a month.
Local data for Lincoln, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lincoln, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,340
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$124,300
Median rent
$828/mo
Homeownership
56.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,836), Irish Americans (1,656), Italian Americans (298).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Logan County. PPP loans are for Lincoln.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,017
7,636 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,572
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$180M
FY 2026, $6,449 per person
How people get to work
Lincoln, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lincoln, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
609
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
41
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lincoln, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Lincoln
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BroadwellVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| HartsburgVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| BeasonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount PulaskiCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| ElkhartVillage | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| AtlantaCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| New HollandVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| ChestnutCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| MiddletownVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| EmdenVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| ArmingtonVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| WaynesvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| CornlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| KenneyVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| McLeanVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| San JoseVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lincoln, IL in?
- Lincoln is in Logan County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Lincoln, IL?
- About 13,281 people live in Lincoln, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lincoln?
- Nearby places include Broadwell (6.7 mi), Hartsburg (8.1 mi), Beason (9.4 mi), Mount Pulaski (10 mi), Elkhart (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023