Lincolnwood, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Lincolnwood, Illinois Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lincolnwood, Illinois had a total population of 13,112, the 187th largest village in Illinois, with a median household income of $109,731, which is 32% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 32% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Illinois.
56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Illinois.

Lincolnwood Quick Facts

Population 13,112

Median Household Income $109,731

Median Home Value $496,400

Poverty Rate 6.3%

Unemployment Rate 7.8%

Median Age 45.6 years

Homeownership Rate 83.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.5%

High School Graduation Rate 93.4%

Diversity Index 59/100

Population 13,112 187th of 1,445

Median Income $109,731 top 20%

Poverty Rate 6.3% 50% lower than national

Median Home Value $496,400 top 10%

How Lincolnwood Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	13,179	13,112	-0.5%
Median household income	$107,950	$109,731	+1.6%
Median home value	$475,400	$496,400	+4.4%

How Lincolnwood Compares

Median Household Income

Lincolnwood

$109,731

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lincolnwood

$496,400

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.6%

$25K-$50K 11.5%

$50K-$100K 26.4%

$100K+ 54.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

0.9%

$15K-$20K

1.9%

$20K-$25K

1.2%

$25K-$30K

0.9%

$30K-$35K

2.4%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

0.8%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

2.4%

$60K-$75K

7.8%

$75K-$100K

16.3%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

9.2%

$200K+

28.1%

Employment

7.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

56.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.8%

Renter 16.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $3,501/mo 38.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

12.9%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

22.4%

75+

16.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Lincolnwood Rankings in Illinois

#187 Population of 1,445

#168 Median Income of 1,374

#85 Education of 1,444

#44 Home Value of 1,372

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Other Cities in Cook County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Chicago	2,711,226	$77,902	16.8%	$334,100
Elgin	114,934	$90,282	9.8%	$273,000
Cicero	82,797	$70,842	14.6%	$249,400
Schaumburg	76,868	$97,514	5.7%	$330,400
Evanston	76,340	$96,434	11.8%	$481,200
Arlington Heights	76,005	$116,723	6.0%	$414,500
Palatine	66,293	$97,819	8.2%	$355,600
Skokie	66,219	$95,337	9.7%	$387,200
Des Plaines	59,156	$97,875	6.0%	$335,600
Orland Park	57,916	$98,910	7.3%	$367,200

Cities Similar to Lincolnwood

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Minooka	12,891	$115,445	$315,600	30.4%	2.6%
La Grange Park	13,447	$120,408	$439,800	57.3%	4.9%
Wauconda	14,027	$111,239	$278,600	38.2%	6.2%
Palos Heights	12,152	$108,740	$367,100	43.6%	5.2%
Channahon	13,927	$119,494	$327,900	28.3%	5.9%

Population Overview

Lincolnwood is a small city located in Illinois, within Cook County. The total population is 13,112. It ranks as the 187th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lincolnwood is 45.6 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 16.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lincolnwood is $109,731. This is 32% higher than the state median of $83,390. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.8%. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $496,400. Housing costs are 89% higher than the state median of $263,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincolnwood is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.2% of the population. Asian residents account for 27.3%. The Black or African American population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.4%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (27.3% vs 5.9%).

Education

56.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Lincolnwood in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 49% higher than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%. Notably, 22.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lincolnwood, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lincolnwood, Illinois?

Lincolnwood, Illinois has a population of 13,112 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Lincolnwood, IL?

The median household income in Lincolnwood is $109,731, which is 36% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Lincolnwood, IL?

The poverty rate in Lincolnwood is 6.3%. This means approximately 812 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Lincolnwood, Illinois?

Lincolnwood's population is 57.2% White, 4.3% Black, 7.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 27.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Lincolnwood, IL?

The median home value in Lincolnwood is $496,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

How educated is Lincolnwood, Illinois?

56.5% of adults (25+) in Lincolnwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 22.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.