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Lacon

Illinois · 1,979 residents · 1.6 sq mi
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Lacon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,203. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $69,400. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,979
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,986 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,237 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,241 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.3
+6%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lacon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,203
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,636 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,309
+57%since 1990
from $11,673 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.0%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$391
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
22.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−3%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,965)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score3.2%(64)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,948)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score3%(60)
Diversity Score
3
−7%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−15%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lacon, Illinois?

Lacon, Illinois has about 1,979 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lacon, Illinois?

The typical household in Lacon, Illinois earns about $40,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lacon, Illinois expensive?

In Lacon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $69,400, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Lacon, Illinois?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lacon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lacon, Illinois?

About 5.0% of people in Lacon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lacon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lacon, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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