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Lincolnwood, Illinois

Village

Lincolnwood Village Hall

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Location of Lincolnwood in Cook County, Illinois.

Lincolnwood, Illinois

Location in Greater Chicago

Lincolnwood, Illinois

Location in Illinois

Lincolnwood, Illinois

Location in the United States

Country

United States

State

Illinois

Niles

1922

Government

• Type

Council–manager

Area

• Total

2.69 sq mi (6.97 km²)

• Land

2.69 sq mi (6.97 km²)

• Water

0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) 0%

Population

(2020)

• Total

13,463

• Density

5,001.11/sq mi (1,931.19/km²)

Up 1.9% from 2000

Standard of living (2007-11)

• Per capita income

$42,544

• Median home value

$444,100

ZIP Code

60712

Area code(s)

Area Codes 224/847

Geocode

43744

FIPS code

17-43744

Lincolnwood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It used to be called Tessville. In 2020, about 13,463 people lived there. Lincolnwood is a suburb right next to Chicago. It also shares borders with Skokie to the north and west.

Where is Lincolnwood?
Who Lives in Lincolnwood?
Lincolnwood Public Library
Education in Lincolnwood
Fun and Recreation
Shopping and Dining
Hospitals and Healthcare
Transportation
Notable People from Lincolnwood
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Where is Lincolnwood?

Lincolnwood is located at 42°0′19″N 87°44′3″W / 42.00528°N 87.73417°W / 42.00528; -87.73417. It covers about 2.69 square miles (6.97 square kilometers) of land. The North Shore Channel river runs along its eastern side.

Lincolnwood is next to Chicago on its south and east sides. It also borders Skokie to the north and west. Even though it's a small village, Lincolnwood has different neighborhoods. Two well-known ones are "The Towers" and "The Terraces."

Who Lives in Lincolnwood?

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1910	359	—
1920	355	−1.1%
1930	473	33.2%
1940	752	59.0%
1950	3,072	308.5%
1960	11,744	282.3%
1970	12,929	10.1%
1980	11,921	−7.8%
1990	11,365	−4.7%
2000	12,359	8.7%
2010	12,590	1.9%
2020	13,463	6.9%
U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020

In 2020, there were 13,463 people living in Lincolnwood. There were 4,405 households and 3,285 families. The village had about 5,001 people per square mile.

Many different groups of people live in Lincolnwood. About 58.30% of the people were White, 31.09% were Asian, and 1.94% were African American. About 7.38% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Most households (64.02%) were married couples living together. About 26.9% of households had children under 18. The average household had 3.34 people.

The median age in Lincolnwood was 46.4 years. About 22.0% of the people were under 18. About 29.3% were 65 years or older.

The median income for a household was $90,422. For families, it was $99,401. The average income per person was $44,380.

**Lincolnwood village, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition**
*Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.*
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)	Pop 2000	Pop 2010	Pop 2020	% 2000	% 2010	% 2020
White alone (NH)	8,866	7,938	7,682	71.74%	63.05%	57.06%
Black or African American alone (NH)	46	129	248	0.37%	1.02%	1.84%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)	3	6	7	0.02%	0.05%	0.05%
Asian alone (NH)	2,599	3,338	4,164	21.03%	26.51%	30.93%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)	3	0	1	0.02%	0.00%	0.01%
Other race alone (NH)	19	34	45	0.15%	0.27%	0.33%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)	306	286	323	2.48%	2.27%	2.40%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	517	859	993	4.18%	6.82%	7.38%
Total	12,359	12,590	13,463	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%

Lincolnwood Public Library

The Lincolnwood Public Library opened in 1978. It is located in the middle of the village. Madeline Grant was very important in starting the library. She was its first president and later became the village president.

A board of trustees manages the library. They meet every month to make decisions about services, money, and rules. The trustees are elected for four-year terms. As of 2021, Josephine Tucci is the Library Director.

The library has a special collection of historical items about Lincolnwood. This collection covers the village's history from when it was called Tessville until the COVID-19 pandemic. The library also has a "Library of Things." Here, residents can borrow items that are not typical library books. These include bike repair kits, Dungeons & Dragons kits, Rokus, and photography equipment.

Education in Lincolnwood

Lincolnwood has its own school district, Lincolnwood School District 74. All its schools are on one campus. The buildings are named after the Lincoln family.

Todd Hall is for preschoolers and early elementary students.
Rutledge Hall is for elementary school students.
Lincoln Hall is mainly for junior high students.

After junior high, students go to Niles West High School in nearby Skokie. This high school is part of District 219. Lincolnwood is also part of the Oakton Community College District. Oakton Community College has a campus close by in Skokie.

Several universities are also within 10 miles (16 km) of Lincolnwood. These include Northwestern University in Evanston, Loyola University in Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, and North Park University in Chicago.

Fun and Recreation

The village's Recreation Department offers many fun programs.

It has an outdoor pool complex.
There are 9 tennis courts and 11 baseball fields.
The village also has a community center.
There are 13 parks, covering a total of 34 acres.

In the 1970s, Lincolnwood had a very successful Boys Baseball program. They won the Big League World Series twice, in 1970 and 1973. They also finished second in 1972 and third in 1974.

The Skokie Valley Trail and the North Shore Channel Trail both run through Lincolnwood. These are great places for walking, running, and biking.

Shopping and Dining

Lincolnwood is home to the Lincolnwood Town Center. This is an indoor mall with over 100 shops. You can also find local shops along Lincoln Avenue, Devon Avenue, and Touhy Avenue. Other large shopping centers like Westfield Old Orchard and Golf Mill Shopping Center are just a short drive away.

The village also has many restaurants. One famous restaurant is L. Woods. A scene from the movie Ocean's Twelve was filmed there. The room where it was filmed is now called the "Ocean's Twelve room."

Hospitals and Healthcare

Several hospitals and health centers serve Lincolnwood residents.

Evanston Hospital, part of NorthShore University HealthSystem, has a facility in Lincolnwood.
Saint Francis Hospital also has a health center in the village. Its main hospital is about 2.5 miles (4 km) away in Evanston.
Other nearby hospitals include Skokie Hospital and Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago.
Resurrection Hospital and Evanston Hospital, which is a teaching hospital, are also close by.

Transportation

Bus services in Lincolnwood are provided by two main companies: Pace and CTA. These buses help people travel around the village and to nearby areas.

Notable People from Lincolnwood

Lincolnwood has been home to many interesting people.

Merrick Garland (born 1952) is the current Attorney General of the United States. He was also nominated to the United States Supreme Court.
Jewell Loyd (born 1993) is a professional basketball player for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA. She has won two league championships and two Olympic gold medals.
Gabby Hartnett (1900–1972) was a famous baseball catcher for the Chicago Cubs. He is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
George Kontos (born 1985) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the San Francisco Giants.
Gary Kremen (born 1963) is an engineer who created Match.com, one of the first online dating sites.
Jim Irsay (born 1959) is the owner of the Indianapolis Colts football team.
Richard Powers (born 1957) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
Todd Sucherman (born 1969) is a professional drummer for the band Styx.
Dalila Argaez Wendlandt (born 1969) is an Associate Justice on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. She is the first Latina to serve on that court.