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La Harpe

Illinois · 1,175 residents · 1.364 sq mi
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La Harpe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,361. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 210 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,500. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,175
−15%since 2000
from 1,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
861 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,015 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+4%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024La Harpe
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,361
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,589 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,743
+65%since 2000
from $15,586 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+14%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,380)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,136)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other7.2%(85)
Diversity Score19.3%(226)
Diversity Score
19
+5234%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Harpe, Illinois?

La Harpe, Illinois has about 1,175 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Harpe, Illinois earns about $37,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Harpe, Illinois expensive?

In La Harpe, Illinois, the median home is worth about $66,500, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in La Harpe, Illinois?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in La Harpe, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Harpe, Illinois?

About 11.9% of people in La Harpe, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Harpe, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, La Harpe, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 232 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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