What kinds of homes are in West Lincoln Township, IL?

Name: Types of homes in West Lincoln Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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West Lincoln Township, IL has 3,578 (±148) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 94 homes per square mile of land.

69.1% are detached single-family houses.

8.6% are in buildings of two to four units.

15.0% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 3,578 (±148)
Detached houses: 69.1%
2–4 unit buildings: 8.6%
5+ unit buildings: 15.0%

Homes in West Lincoln Township by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	West Lincoln Township	Logan County	Illinois	United States
Single-family, detached	69.1% (±5.8 points)	81.0%	58.2%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	1.6% (±1.3 points)	2.0%	6.1%	6.2%
2 units	4.4% (±2.4 points)	2.4%	5.2%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	4.2% (±2.5 points)	3.3%	6.4%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	4.2% (±2.1 points)	2.7%	6.3%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	5.6% (±4.0 points)	2.2%	4.0%	4.3%
20 or more units	5.2% (±2.0 points)	3.3%	11.5%	10.3%
Mobile home	5.7% (±2.8 points)	3.2%	2.3%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±1.0 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%

In West Lincoln Township, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Logan County (8.2%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (21.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near West Lincoln Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Lincoln Township
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
West Lincoln Township	—	15.0% (±4.9 points)	—
Lincoln	3.6 mi	14.6% (±3.4 points)	Not measurably different
Hartsburg	5.2 mi	1.8% (±15.6 points)	Not measurably different
Broadwell Township	6.0 mi	4.8% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different
Sheridan Township	6.1 mi	0.0% (±32.9 points)	Not measurably different
Orvil Township	6.6 mi	0.8% (±6.7 points)	Lower
East Lincoln Township	6.7 mi	11.2% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Broadwell	7.6 mi	13.4% (±24.8 points)	Not measurably different
New Holland	8.1 mi	0.0% (±50.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Orvil Township, IL (0.8%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Logan County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	West Lincoln Township	15.0% (±4.9 points)
2	Lincoln	14.6% (±3.4 points)
3	Broadwell	13.4% (±24.8 points)
4	East Lincoln Township	11.2% (±3.5 points)
5	Broadwell Township	4.8% (±9.6 points)
6	Latham	2.5% (±21.1 points)
7	Atlanta	1.9% (±5.3 points)

Showing 7 of 27 places in Logan County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about West Lincoln Township

How many homes are in West Lincoln Township?

West Lincoln Township, IL has an estimated 3,578 (±148) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in West Lincoln Township houses or apartments?

69.1% are detached houses and 1.6% attached houses, while 23.6% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in West Lincoln Township?

8.6% of homes in West Lincoln Township are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lincoln township, Logan County, Illinois

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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