West Lincoln township is located in Logan County Illinois. West Lincoln township has a 2024 population of 7,273. West Lincoln township is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,386 in 2020.
The average household income in West Lincoln township is $79,635 with a poverty rate of 13.85%. The median age in West Lincoln township is 44.1 years: 41 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Lincoln township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,735 | 91.5% |
| Black or African American | 342 | 4.65% |
| Two or more races | 262 | 3.56% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.15% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,414 | 2.1 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Married | 1,383 | 2.82 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 1,328 | 1.15 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Female | 354 | 3.37 | 23.7 | 76.3 |
| Male | 349 | 1.56 | 31.8 | 68.2 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
55.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 321 | 6.1% |
| Associates Degree | 365 | 6.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 709 | 13.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 468 | 8.89% |
| High School Graduate | 2,180 | 41.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 1.18% |
| Some College | 1,157 | 21.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,002 | 4,620 | 1,094 |
| 2+ Races | 146 | 145 | 20 |
| Black | 79 | 79 | 59 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 4 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 74.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,234 | $0 | $56,354 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,542 | $67,868 | $65,833 |
| High School Graduate | $42,712 | $58,114 | $22,192 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,480 | $22,072 | $15,250 |
| Overall | $43,675 | $52,051 | $27,292 |
| Some College | $38,625 | $50,438 | $23,674 |
$43,675
Average Earnings
$52,051
Average Male
$27,292
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.77% of West Lincoln township residents speak only English, while 1.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,587 | 694 | 10.54% |
| Black | 342 | 220 | 64.33% |
| Multiple | 262 | 65 | 24.81% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 20 | 76.92% |
| Asian | 11 | 7 | 63.64% |
13.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.51%
Male Poverty Rate
10.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Lincoln township is Hispanic, with 76.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Lincoln township is White, with 10.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.42% |
| High School | 9.6% |
| Some College | 8.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11% |
| Female Employed | 8% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,579 | $96,067 |
| Households | $59,229 | $79,635 |
| Married Families | $94,709 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,516 | $52,288 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
363
Number of Veterans
361
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 102 |
| Vietnam | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 131 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 289 | 5.31% |
| Black | 59 | 17.25% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 7.38% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 20% |
| Asian | 4 | 36.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.66%
Born in West Lincoln township
99.32%
Native Born
0.68%
Foreign Born
0.1%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
99.32% of West Lincoln township residents were born in the United States, with 79.66% having been born in Illinois. 0.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,163 | -22 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 7,185 | -22 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 7,207 | -22 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 7,229 | -22 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 7,251 | -22 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 7,273 | -22 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 7,295 | -22 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 7,317 | -91 | -1.23% |
| 2021 | 7,408 | 22 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 7,386 | 125 | 1.72% |
| 2019 | 7,261 | -72 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 7,333 | -44 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 7,377 | -32 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 7,409 | -26 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 7,435 | -63 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 7,498 | -46 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 7,544 | -33 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 7,577 | -78 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 7,655 | -23 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 7,678 | 0 | 0% |