East Lincoln township, Illinois
East Lincoln township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
East Lincoln township is a geographic entity located in Logan County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,589. The land area covers 36.04 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 7,589 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.4 yrs | ±3.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,380 | ±189 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,565 | ±180 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,380 | ±189 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 185 | ±103 |
| Median Home Value | $144,400 | ±$16,202 |
| Median Gross Rent | $801 | ±$69 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,344 | ±$7,581 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,713 | ±$3,581 |
| Poverty Rate | 20% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,370 | ±325 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,633 | ±316 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.3% | ±1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF EAST LINCOLN
GUS Population: 7,630 (2024)
ID: 103022
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
418 PULASKI ST, LINCOLN IL 62656-2721
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GUS Population: 27,518 (2024)
ID: 162146
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY TREASURER
PO BOX 400, LINCOLN IL 62656-0400
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Delavan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Delavan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Delavan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Emden, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Hartsburg, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lincoln, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 725 PEKIN STREET, LINCOLN, IL, 62656 |
(217) 732-8878
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ANNEX BRANCH
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 622 BROADWAY STREET, LINCOLN, IL, 62656 |
(217) 732-8878
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ATLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 100 RACE STREET, ATLANTA, IL, 61723 |
(217) 648-2112
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WAYNESVILLE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 303 EAST SECOND STREET, WAYNESVILLE, IL, 61778 |
(217) 949-5111
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MOUNT PULASKI PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 320 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET, MOUNT PULASKI, IL, 62548 |
(217) 792-5919
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MOUNT HOPE-FUNK'S GROVE TOWNSHIPS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 111 SOUTH HAMILTON STREET, MCLEAN, IL, 61754 |
(309) 874-2291
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ELKHART PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 121 EAST BOHAN STREET, ELKHART, IL, 62634 |
(217) 947-2313
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VESPASIAN WARNER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 310 NORTH QUINCY STREET, CLINTON, IL, 61727 |
(217) 935-5174
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H.A. PEINE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 202 NORTH MAIN STREET, MINIER, IL, 61759 |
(309) 392-3220
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ALLIN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 116 WEST MAIN STREET, STANFORD, IL, 61774 |
(309) 379-4631
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LINCOLN, IL US, located 2.4 miles from East Lincoln township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.5° | 17.8° | 26.1° | 2.17" | 5.7" |
| February | 39.5° | 21.6° | 30.6° | 1.92" | 6.2" |
| March | 51.7° | 31.1° | 41.4° | 2.70" | 1.8" |
| April | 64.4° | 40.8° | 52.6° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| May | 74.8° | 52.4° | 63.6° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.3° | 61.3° | 72.3° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.5° | 63.8° | 74.6° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.0° | 61.3° | 72.6° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.2° | 53.4° | 66.3° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.3° | 41.8° | 54.1° | 3.42" | 0.1" |
| November | 51.4° | 32.0° | 41.7° | 2.88" | 0.6" |
| December | 39.2° | 23.1° | 31.1° | 2.29" | 4.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Beason CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Atlanta city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
| Hartsburg village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
| Chestnut CDP | CDP | 10.1 mi | — |
| Broadwell village | Village | 10.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1710721982. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.