Lincoln
City in Logan County, Illinois
Lincoln is a city in Logan County, Illinois, with 13,288 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Broadwell, 6.9 miles SW.
- 13,288residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.7 km²
- 2,060 / sq mipopulation density
- 62656ZIP code
About Lincoln
Lincoln is a city in and the county seat of Logan County, Illinois, United States. First settled in the 1830s, it is the only town in the U.S. that was named for Abraham Lincoln before he became president. As a lawyer, he pled cases in courtrooms there from 1847 to 1859. Lincoln is home to two prisons. It is the home of the world's largest covered wagon and numerous other historical sites along the Route 66 corridor. There is a National Weather Service Forecast Office in Lincoln.
The population was 13,288 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Lincoln
- Median household income
- $57,340
- Median home value
- $124,300
- Median rent
- $828/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Lincoln had 13,288 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,288 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,060 per sq mi (795 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lincoln at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Logan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,288 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.45 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1507° N, 89.3703° W |
| ZIP code | 62656 |
| Official website | cityoflincoln-il.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1743536 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lincoln
- Broadwell6.9 mi SW
- Hartsburg7.8 mi NW
- Beason9.4 mi E
- Atlanta10.7 mi NE
- Mount Pulaski10.7 mi SE
- Elkhart11.1 mi SW
- New Holland11.4 mi W
- Chestnut11.8 mi SE
- Emden11.9 mi NW
- Middletown12.2 mi W
- Armington13.4 mi N
- Waynesville14.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln
What county is Lincoln in?
Lincoln is in Logan County, Illinois.
What is the population of Lincoln, IL?
13,288 people lived in Lincoln at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lincoln, IL?
The ZIP code of Lincoln is 62656.
What is the elevation of Lincoln?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lincoln?
Broadwell (6.9 mi), Hartsburg (7.8 mi), Beason (9.4 mi), Atlanta (10.7 mi), Mount Pulaski (10.7 mi).
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