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La Grange Park

Illinois · 13,475 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 $107,945. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $364,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,475
+1%since 2000
from 13,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,034 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 5,954 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+2%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K13K14K1990201020202024La Grange Park
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,945
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,918 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,794
+65%since 2000
from $30,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$364,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $205,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,225
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $782 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(10,558)
Black4.2%(566)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,590)
Asian2.3%(316)
Other0.9%(123)
Diversity Score42.3%(5,702)
Diversity Score
42
+117%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.6%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Grange Park, Illinois?

La Grange Park, Illinois has about 13,475 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Grange Park, Illinois earns about $107,945 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 $364,400, and the typical rent is about $1,225 a month.

How educated are people in La Grange Park, Illinois?

About 61.6% 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 5.1% 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 614 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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