Population 11,260 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lincolnshire
Household size in Lincolnshire
| Period | Lincolnshire | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Lincolnshire sits right at the national average. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.68, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the south.
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 Lincolnshire
| Period | Lincolnshire | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.8 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.2 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.6 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Lincolnshire skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 are older.
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 Lincolnshire
| Period | Lincolnshire | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.0% of households in Lincolnshire, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.8 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Lincolnshire
Renters in Lincolnshire
| Period | Lincolnshire | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.3% of households in Lincolnshire rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 41.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the east. The renter share is up 8.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Lincolnshire
| Period | Lincolnshire | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Lincolnshire: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Chicago area. Vacancy is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Lincolnshire
| Period | Lincolnshire | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Lincolnshire are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 Lincolnshire
| Period | Lincolnshire | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,815 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,825 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,576 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,761 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$946 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lincolnshire costs $2,761 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $946 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Illinois city with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
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 Lincolnshire
Bachelor's degrees in Lincolnshire
| Period | Lincolnshire | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.3% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.8% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.0% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.4% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Lincolnshire is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (76.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only nine of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Lincolnshire
| Period | Lincolnshire | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.3% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Lincolnshire: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Lincolnshire
| Period | Lincolnshire | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lincolnshire has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Lincolnshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 2.65 | 47.6 | 5.0% | 22.3% | 6.6% | 1987 | $2,761 | 76.4% | 97.6% | 2.7% |
| Riverwoods | 2.77 | 43.0 | 8.2% | 26.4% | 7.3% | 1982 | $2,267 | 79.3% | 98.6% | 1.9% |
| Bannockburn | 2.62 | 31.8 | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 1970 | $3,456 | 81.2% | 99.3% | 2.2% |
| Buffalo Grove | 2.67 | 42.7 | 4.9% | 18.4% | 4.3% | 1981 | $2,164 | 67.7% | 96.6% | 2.8% |
| Indian Creek | 2.72 | 41.4 | 8.5% | 22.2% | 1.3% | 1986 | $1,612 | 58.7% | 93.2% | 2.9% |
| Vernon Hills | 2.60 | 42.3 | 6.4% | 30.1% | 4.2% | 1990 | $1,875 | 69.3% | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| Deerfield | 2.71 | 44.5 | 4.6% | 14.5% | 3.0% | 1972 | $2,308 | 81.1% | 98.6% | 2.9% |
| Long Grove | 2.82 | 47.6 | 7.1% | 14.2% | 4.3% | 1991 | $2,424 | 73.8% | 97.7% | 3.8% |
| Wheeling | 2.58 | 41.9 | 8.3% | 35.2% | 6.1% | 1980 | $1,819 | 40.9% | 87.8% | 4.5% |
| Mettawa | 2.44 | 48.3 | 3.0% | 19.6% | 11.7% | 1993 | $3,247 | 67.7% | 98.1% | 2.6% |
| Lake Forest | 2.72 | 46.6 | 5.0% | 11.3% | 8.3% | 1976 | $1,997 | 79.9% | 97.7% | 1.9% |
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 Lincolnshire. 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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