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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Grange

Illinois · 15,608 residents · 2.525 sq mi
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La Grange is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,342. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $255,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 72% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,608
+2%since 1990
from 15,362 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,181 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 6,084 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+6%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K15K16K16K16K1990201020202024La Grange
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,342
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,467 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,887
+61%since 1990
from $21,660 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$255,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $165,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$727
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $578 in 1990
US average: $602
81.6%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
18.4% rent
3.2
+1%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(14,173)
Black6.4%(987)
Hispanic / Latino2%(303)
Asian0.6%(96)
Diversity Score22.1%(3,399)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(13,816)
Black6%(935)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(572)
Asian1%(156)
Diversity Score24.8%(3,867)
25
+12%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.0%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 46.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 89.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
−10%since 1990
from 25.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Grange, Illinois?

La Grange, Illinois has about 15,608 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in La Grange, Illinois earns about $80,342 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 $255,500, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in La Grange, Illinois?

About 55.0% 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 4.0% 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 246 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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