Lincolnshire, IL Demographics

A map of Lincolnshire's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,528	5,815	69.3%	73.2%
Asian	1,915	1,457	24.0%	18.4%
Multiracial	215	259	2.7%	3.3%
Hispanic	126	308	1.6%	3.9%
Black	111	83	1.4%	1.0%
Native American/Other	85	18	1.1%	0.2%

Lincolnshire, Illinois has an estimated population of 7,980, a less than 1% change from the 7,940 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.3% White, 24.0% Asian, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lincolnshire, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lincolnshire has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lincolnshire, that probability was 42.7% in 2020 and 46.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lincolnshire is ranked the 264th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lincolnshire was ranked the 267th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lincolnshire's White Population

5,528 residents of Lincolnshire, or 69.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lincolnshire is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Lincolnshire ranks 1211th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincolnshire's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Lincolnshire's population has decreased from 73.2% to 69.3%.

Lincolnshire is more White than neighboring Buffalo Grove (58.2% White), and Vernon Hills (57.9% White). Lincolnshire is less White than neighboring Riverwoods (84.1% White), Mettawa (84.3% White), and Bannockburn (73.8% White).

Lincolnshire's Black Population

111 residents of Lincolnshire, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lincolnshire is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Lincolnshire ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincolnshire's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.7%. Black residents' share of Lincolnshire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Lincolnshire is more Black than neighboring Riverwoods (1.1% Black), and Mettawa (0% Black). Lincolnshire is less Black than neighboring Bannockburn (4.9% Black), Buffalo Grove (3.4% Black), and Vernon Hills (1.9% Black).

Lincolnshire's Asian Population

1,915 residents of Lincolnshire, or 24.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lincolnshire is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Lincolnshire ranks 17th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincolnshire's Asian population has grown by an estimated 31.4%. Asian residents' share of Lincolnshire's population has increased from 18.4% to 24.0%.

Lincolnshire is more Asian than neighboring Riverwoods (9.6% Asian), Mettawa (10.1% Asian), and Bannockburn (6.7% Asian). Lincolnshire is less Asian than neighboring Buffalo Grove (29.7% Asian), and Vernon Hills (24.6% Asian).

Lincolnshire's Hispanic Population

126 residents of Lincolnshire, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lincolnshire is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Lincolnshire ranks 615th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincolnshire's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 59.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Lincolnshire's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.6%.

Lincolnshire is less Hispanic than neighboring Riverwoods (3.2% Hispanic), Mettawa (4.1% Hispanic), Bannockburn (10.5% Hispanic), Buffalo Grove (5.8% Hispanic), and Vernon Hills (11.5% Hispanic).

Lincolnshire's Native American/Other Population

85 residents of Lincolnshire, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lincolnshire is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Lincolnshire ranks 987th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincolnshire's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 372.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lincolnshire's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.1%.

Lincolnshire is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riverwoods (0.4% Native American/Other), Mettawa (0% Native American/Other), Buffalo Grove (0.7% Native American/Other), and Vernon Hills (0.4% Native American/Other). Lincolnshire is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bannockburn (2.6% Native American/Other).

Lincolnshire's Multiracial Population

215 residents of Lincolnshire, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lincolnshire is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Lincolnshire ranks 829th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincolnshire's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lincolnshire's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.7%.

Lincolnshire is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverwoods (1.5% Multiracial), Mettawa (1.5% Multiracial), Bannockburn (1.6% Multiracial), and Buffalo Grove (2.3% Multiracial). Lincolnshire is less Multiracial than neighboring Vernon Hills (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.