Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lincolnwood, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,112

Median Agei

45.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.2%7,503

Asian

27.3%3,582

Hispanic/Latino

7.4%972

Black

4.3%561

Two or More

3.6%472

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%20

Other

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%161

High School Diploma

13.9%1,303

Some College (<1 yr)

3.3%310

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%1,117

Associate's Degree

6.1%572

Bachelor's Degree

33.7%3,162

Master's Degree

13.7%1,289

Professional Degree

6.6%615

Doctorate

2.5%232

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

56.5%

Graduate+

22.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$496,400

Median Renti

$3,501

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.8%3,874

Renter-Occupied

16.2%747

Total Units

4,955

Homeownership

83.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%104

$50K–$100K

0.3%13

$100K–$150K

1.1%41

$200K–$300K

8.7%338

$300K–$500K

38.2%1,478

$500K–$1M

40.6%1,571

$1M+

8.5%329

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

567

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%21

2010–2019

9.3%462

2000–2009

3.8%186

1990–1999

8.6%424

1980–1989

3.5%172

1970–1979

6.3%310

1960–1969

11.7%578

1950–1959

39.7%1,967

1940–1949

10.7%530

1939 or earlier

6.2%305

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.9%3,968

Electricity

12.8%591

Solar

0.6%28

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%24

No Fuel

0.2%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$109,731

Mean Household Incomei

$166,230

Per Capita Incomei

$59,080

Poverty Ratei

6.2%

Unemploymenti

7.8%

Labor Forcei

5,870

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%163

$10K–$15K

1%44

$15K–$20K

1.9%90

$20K–$25K

1.2%55

$25K–$30K

0.9%43

$30K–$35K

2.4%111

$35K–$40K

4.8%220

$40K–$45K

0.8%38

$45K–$50K

2.6%121

$50K–$60K

2.4%111

$60K–$75K

7.8%360

$75K–$100K

16.3%751

$100K–$125K

10.4%480

$125K–$150K

6.7%309

$150K–$200K

9.2%427

$200K+

28.1%1,298

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$687/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers25 homes93% occupied$687/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $109,731/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

78%

Very low income$33K–$55K/yr

13%

Low income$55K–$88K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

83% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

70% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,328

Avg. Commutei

28.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,414

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

337(3.4% of civilian adults)