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.

Lincolnshire, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,980

Median Agei

49.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.3%5,528

Asian

24%1,915

Two or More

2.7%215

Hispanic/Latino

1.6%126

Black

1.4%111

Other

1.1%85

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%108

High School Diploma

8.6%505

Some College (<1 yr)

2%120

Some College (1+ yr)

5.2%303

Associate's Degree

2.8%164

Bachelor's Degree

35.9%2,111

Master's Degree

26.7%1,571

Professional Degree

6.9%403

Doctorate

7.5%440

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

77%

Graduate+

41.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$677,700

Median Renti

$2,858

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.2%2,495

Renter-Occupied

21.8%694

Total Units

3,433

Homeownership

78.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%38

$50K–$100K

0.1%3

$100K–$150K

0.4%11

$150K–$200K

0.6%14

$200K–$300K

2.4%61

$300K–$500K

19.6%490

$500K–$1M

62%1,547

$1M+

13.3%331

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

508

Year Built

2020 or later

1%35

2010–2019

20.2%692

2000–2009

18.4%631

1990–1999

13.8%473

1980–1989

15.3%524

1970–1979

17.4%599

1960–1969

10.4%356

1950–1959

3%103

1940–1949

0.2%7

1939 or earlier

0.4%13

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74%2,360

Electricity

24.2%772

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%35

Other

0.3%11

No Fuel

0.3%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$185,580

Mean Household Incomei

$233,271

Per Capita Incomei

$93,736

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

4,026

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%119

$10K–$15K

1.1%36

$15K–$20K

2.3%72

$20K–$25K

1.2%37

$25K–$30K

0.2%5

$30K–$35K

1.8%58

$35K–$40K

2%63

$40K–$45K

2.9%92

$45K–$50K

0.8%26

$50K–$60K

2.3%73

$60K–$75K

3.9%123

$75K–$100K

4.4%140

$100K–$125K

7.3%232

$125K–$150K

4.9%155

$150K–$200K

14.4%458

$200K+

47%1,500

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,842

Avg. Commutei

26.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,936

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

197(3.1% of civilian adults)