Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Oakland, CA vs Lincoln, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Lincoln is 0% more densely populated than Oakland.
- People are 9.9% more likely to be married in Lincoln.
- The Median Age is 2.2 years older in Lincoln.
 Oakland, CALincoln, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,217329,725,481
 Female Population51.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 space3
 Population - 2010391,350  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock15,369285,036,114
 Population - 1990372,242  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-12.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.1%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock2,114.493.4
 Land Area55.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Oakland, CALincoln, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.9%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Oakland, CALincoln, ILUnited States
 White28.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.4%12.2%
 Asian15.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.8%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Oakland, CALincoln, ILUnited States
 Married Population41.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.8%50.2%
 Never Married45.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.2%10.8%
 Widowed4.4%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.082.60
 Households167,307  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,28880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock50.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households76,072  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.5%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews
Brian · Oakland, CA
Had Potential, Had Hope, Now Extinguished
Over 3 years ago

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

   |    Reply
Dam · Alameda, CA
Fun to visit
Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

   |    Reply
Fritz · Oakland, CA
Watching the destruction of a beautiful city!
Over 4 years ago

I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Oakland

See all reviews
Reviews for Lincoln    2 Reviews
Mark · Lincoln, IL
Great Place To Live
Over 14 years ago

Lincoln is a great place to live. It is centrally located on two interstates between Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, and Decatur. It has low crime, many  More

   |    Reply
Abhd · Lincoln, IL
Avoid this town for raising a family
Over 19 years ago

This is a terrible place to raise a family. The culture of the community corrupts everyone and many people have had their lives ruined by moving  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lincoln

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Sheffield, IllinoisLutz, FloridaCompare
 Coronado, CaliforniaSarasota, FloridaCompare
 Prescott Valley, ArizonaSierra Vista, ArizonaCompare
 Lafayette, CaliforniaFranklin, TennesseeCompare
 Aubrey, TexasLongmont, ColoradoCompare
 New Braunfels, TexasHot Springs Village, ArkansasCompare
 Bellflower, CaliforniaBeaumont, CaliforniaCompare
 San Antonio, TexasOdessa, TexasCompare
 Southchase, FloridaBella Vista, ArkansasCompare
 Kailua (Hawaii County), HawaiiSouthlake, TexasCompare

Learn More About Oakland, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Lincoln, Illinois
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.