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Lacon

Illinois · 1,878 residents · 1.6 sq mi
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Lacon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,188. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,900. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,878
−5%since 2000
from 1,979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,174 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+5%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lacon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,188
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,203 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,687
+73%since 2000
from $18,309 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,948)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(60)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,765)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(31)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.3%(6)
Diversity Score7.1%(133)
Diversity Score
7
+134%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lacon, Illinois?

Lacon, Illinois has about 1,878 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lacon, Illinois?

The typical household in Lacon, Illinois earns about $52,188 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 $92,900, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Lacon, Illinois?

About 14.7% 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 12.7% 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 108 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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