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Lincoln city, IL

ZIP 62656 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 62656

62656 has a population of 18,364 with a median age of 40.1 yrs (49.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
84.8%+38% vs US avg
x
Black
9.0%-28% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.3%-82% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.6%-24% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.9%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
19.5%+20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.1%-9% vs US avg
x
High school
40.5%+55% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.1%+8% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.4%-14% vs US avg
x
Never married
38.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.4%
x
Diversity Index
27/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.9%+38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.5%+91% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-4% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
61.9%+968% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 62656

Poverty Rate
15.9%+38% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-4% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.5%+91% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.7%-66% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.0%+80% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
61.9%+968% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population18,364
Median age40.1
Poverty rate15.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White84.8%
Hispanic3.3%
Black9.0%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born26.5%