Population 249 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Lynn
Household size in East Lynn
| Period | East Lynn | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.32 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, East Lynn sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Illinois as a whole, where it has 2.58 people. Household size has climbed from 2.37 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in East Lynn
| Period | East Lynn | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.5 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.9 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.2 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.4 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
East Lynn skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in East Lynn
| Period | East Lynn | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in East Lynn: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in East Lynn
Renters in East Lynn
| Period | East Lynn | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
East Lynn is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (42.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in East Lynn
| Period | East Lynn | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in East Lynn are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in East Lynn
| Period | East Lynn | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in East Lynn is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across Illinois.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in East Lynn
| Period | East Lynn | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $638 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $716 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $570 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $987 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$350 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in East Lynn costs $987 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 16.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in East Lynn
Bachelor's degrees in East Lynn
| Period | East Lynn | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in East Lynn: 11.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in East Lynn
| Period | East Lynn | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in East Lynn: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in East Lynn
| Period | East Lynn | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in East Lynn has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
East Lynn compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lynn | 2.69 | 49.4 | 5.6% | 18.3% | 4.4% | 1968 | $987 | 11.1% | 97.3% | 2.2% |
| Rankin | 2.78 | 35.9 | 28.9% | 27.7% | 14.5% | 1944 | $821 | 6.8% | 83.8% | 22.6% |
| Reilly | 2.82 | 51.2 | 5.9% | 13.9% | 2.5% | 1972 | $1,063 | 8.8% | 98.0% | 2.2% |
| Claytonville | 2.18 | 42.8 | 4.7% | 32.4% | 11.8% | 1951 | $678 | 21.7% | 94.5% | 1.7% |
| Fountain Creek | 2.66 | 43.4 | 9.7% | 23.3% | 6.5% | 1962 | $1,010 | 10.0% | 95.4% | 7.9% |
| Hoopeston | 2.64 | 41.7 | 7.4% | 29.4% | 13.3% | 1950 | $865 | 34.7% | 92.6% | 7.5% |
| Wellington | 2.92 | 34.5 | 15.6% | 23.2% | 8.0% | 1951 | $857 | 14.2% | 90.3% | 8.3% |
| Cissna Park | 2.42 | 38.0 | 5.6% | 20.4% | 7.6% | 1955 | $753 | 29.3% | 96.0% | 1.0% |
| Clarence | 2.73 | 36.3 | 12.9% | 13.3% | 7.6% | 1943 | $840 | 21.5% | 93.6% | 3.2% |
| Rossville | 2.74 | 35.6 | 13.5% | 28.8% | 17.4% | 1945 | $813 | 16.5% | 89.7% | 3.1% |
| Potomac | 2.51 | 45.5 | 8.2% | 15.1% | 8.4% | 1962 | $833 | 20.7% | 95.3% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up East Lynn. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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