Census ACS · #848 μSA
Lincoln Metro Area
The Lincoln, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has 27,870 residents. The median household income is $64,188 and the median home value is $125,900.
27,870
Population
45
People / sq mi
$64,188
Median Income
$125,900
Median Home Value
The Lincoln CBSA covers 618 sq mi of land at 45.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$64,188
Median Household Income
$34,109
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$125,900
Median Home Value
$804
Median Rent
69.3%
Homeownership
Education
91.5%
High School+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
7.3%
Work From Home
21.4 min
Avg Commute
14.2%
Foreign Born
Lincoln spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lincoln, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 27,870 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #848 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Lincoln metro area is $64,188, with a per capita income of $34,109.
The Lincoln, Il CBSA spans the state of Illinois.
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Data for the Lincoln, Il CBSA (30660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.