Lincolnshire, IL Career Education and Training: Find Accredited Schools

ARTICLE: Lincolnshire In-Depth

The tiny village of Lincolnshire, IL has a population of 6,108, according to the 2000 US Census. Despite Lincolnshire's relatively small size, it boasts a very healthy economy and educational system. Adlai A. Stevenson High School has been awarded the Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards of Excellence in Education four times. Lincolnshire has also made substantial progress in recreation thanks to its many parks, including Balzer Park, Florsheim Natural Preserve, Olde Mill Park, and Bicentennial Park. The cities closest to Lincolnshire, IL (in addition to Chicago, which is about 20 miles away) include Riverwoods, Mettawa, Buffalo Groves, Vernon Hills, Wheeling, and Banockburn.

More than 96% of Lincolnshire's population has a high school degree or higher. The median household income is $134,259 and the per capita income is $60,115. The leading sectors of employment in this village are professional, scientific, and technical services, followed by wholesale trade, accommodation & food services, and manufacturing. The headquarters of Hewitt Associates and Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America are located in Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire's economy has grown steadily over the past decade, and currently, the city has a very low unemployment rate. The constant expansion of existing industries and the addition of new ventures ensure that there is a steady stream of openings for job seekers not only from Lincolnshire but also from the nearby towns. New restaurants, bookstores, and retail outlets are also attracting weekend visitors who might normally head to neighboring Chicago.

Sources:

• Epodunk
• City Data
• Lincolnshire City Homepage

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