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LaPlace

Illinois · 170 residents · 0.653 sq mi
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Population has grown 31% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $86,800. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
+31%since 2023
from 130 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
260 / sq mi
+31%since 2023
from 199 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
29.1
−44%since 2023
from 52.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
117156195233272201020202024LaPlace
2024170
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,865
−38%since 2023
from $30,322 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+43%since 2023
from 0.312 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade54%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.9% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−18.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
Female
56.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in LaPlace, Illinois?

LaPlace, Illinois has about 170 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is LaPlace, Illinois expensive?

In LaPlace, Illinois, the median home is worth about $86,800.

How educated are people in LaPlace, Illinois?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in LaPlace, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in LaPlace, Illinois?

About 35.3% of people in LaPlace, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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