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La Grange

Illinois · 15,935 residents (2025 est.) · 2.525 sq mi
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La Grange is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $159,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $594,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,998
+2%since 2000
from 15,608 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,336 / sq mi
+5%since 2009
from 6,017 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+8%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,935 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K16K1990201020202024La Grange
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(994)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(1,186)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.2%(1,469)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.9%(1,104)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(724)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347%(1,126)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.1%(2,254)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416%(2,565)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.7%(2,033)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.2%(1,626)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.2%(678)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(239)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$159,929
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,342 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,689
+128%since 2000
from $34,887 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.6%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
−6%since 2010
from 0.484 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$594,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $255,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,856
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $727 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
−21%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(13,816)
Black6%(935)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(572)
Asian1%(156)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(12,444)
Black3.6%(571)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(2,062)
Asian2%(317)
Other3.8%(604)
Diversity Score
47
+64%since 2009
from 29 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.8%(1,727)
Puerto Rican0.9%(149)
Colombian0.4%(63)
Guatemalan0.3%(46)
Cuban0.1%(18)
Peruvian0.1%(15)
Costa Rican0.1%(10)
Nicaraguan0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Chinese0.7%(105)
Filipino0.5%(86)
Asian Indian0.4%(61)
Vietnamese0.2%(35)
Korean0.1%(19)
Pakistani0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(19)
Ancestry
Irish22%(3,525)
German21.4%(3,419)
Polish12.7%(2,028)
English11.5%(1,839)
Italian10.8%(1,735)
American3.5%(554)
Czech3.3%(520)
Norwegian2.3%(369)
Swedish1.7%(271)
Lithuanian1.5%(247)
Arab1.5%(241)
Serbian1.3%(215)
+ 34 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.3%(208)
French1.3%(206)
Russian1.2%(198)
Slovene1.2%(189)
Greek1.1%(172)
Croatian0.8%(120)
Slovak0.7%(118)
Swiss0.7%(105)
Dutch0.6%(101)
Macedonian0.6%(93)
Welsh0.4%(64)
Austrian0.4%(63)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(57)
Danish0.3%(50)
Ukrainian0.3%(50)
Australian0.3%(43)
Lebanese0.2%(36)
Canadian0.2%(31)
British0.2%(25)
Syrian0.1%(22)
Turkish0.1%(20)
Hungarian0.1%(18)
Portuguese0.1%(15)
Belgian0.1%(12)
Latvian0.1%(9)
Romanian0.1%(9)
Finnish0.1%(8)
Nigerian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.6%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 90.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 86.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.5%(1,757)
Married63.8%(3,925)
Widowed1.6%(101)
Divorced6%(372)
Women 15+
Never married27.7%(1,716)
Married59.2%(3,669)
Widowed5.3%(329)
Divorced7.7%(480)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Grange, Illinois?

La Grange, Illinois has about 15,998 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Grange, Illinois?

The typical household in La Grange, Illinois earns about $159,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Grange, Illinois expensive?

In La Grange, Illinois, the median home is worth about $594,300, and the typical rent is about $1,856 a month.

How educated are people in La Grange, Illinois?

About 67.2% of adults age 25 and over in La Grange, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Grange, Illinois?

About 4.6% of people in La Grange, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Grange, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, La Grange, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 636 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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