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LaPlace

Illinois · 259 residents · 0.653 sq mi
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LaPlace is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,083. Population has grown 31% since 2011. Median home value is $131,900. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
259
+31%vs 2011
vs 198 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
397 / sq mi
+31%vs 2011
vs 303 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
−2%vs 2011
vs 45.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
117156195233272201020202024LaPlace
2024170
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,083
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $81,979 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$27,195
−19%vs 2011
vs $33,567 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
−35.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.255
+43%vs 2011
vs 0.179 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade37.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $145,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−34.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.3% in 2011
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−30.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+11%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(176)
Black6.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.4%(50)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2011
vs 25 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
−9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+15%vs 2011
vs 27.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+17.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.4%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.1% in 2011
Female
36.6%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.9% in 2011
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in LaPlace, Illinois?

LaPlace, Illinois has about 259 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in LaPlace, Illinois?

The typical household in LaPlace, Illinois earns about $67,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is LaPlace, Illinois expensive?

In LaPlace, Illinois, the median home is worth about $131,900.

How educated are people in LaPlace, Illinois?

About 18.5% 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 0.0% of people in LaPlace, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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