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La Grange Park

Illinois · 13,579 residents · 2.233 sq mi
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La Grange Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,390. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $367,400. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,579
+2%since 2000
from 13,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,081 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 5,954 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+7%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K13K14K1990201020202024La Grange Park
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,390
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,918 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,795
+25%since 2000
from $30,247 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $205,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$989
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $782 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+44%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(12,061)
Black3%(399)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(472)
Asian1.6%(217)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(2,595)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(11,671)
Black3.9%(525)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(929)
Asian1.9%(258)
Other0.3%(39)
Diversity Score29.6%(4,025)
Diversity Score
30
+52%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.6%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Grange Park, Illinois?

La Grange Park, Illinois has about 13,579 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Grange Park, Illinois earns about $73,390 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Grange Park, Illinois expensive?

In La Grange Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $367,400, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in La Grange Park, Illinois?

About 45.9% of adults age 25 and over in La Grange Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Grange Park, Illinois?

About 3.1% of people in La Grange Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Grange Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, La Grange Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 718 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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