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LaPlace

Illinois · 239 residents · 0.653 sq mi
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LaPlace has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,600. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
+66%since 2019
from 144 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
366 / sq mi
+66%since 2019
from 221 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
−16%since 2019
from 57.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
117156195233272201020202024LaPlace
2024170
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,875
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $72,143 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$59,013
+12%since 2019
from $52,916 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 37.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food11.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $102,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 90.2% in 2019
5.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+3%since 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(216)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(13)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 85.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
−2%since 2019
from 27.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 72.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 56.9% in 2019
Female
43.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in LaPlace, Illinois?

LaPlace, Illinois has about 239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in LaPlace, Illinois?

The typical household in LaPlace, Illinois earns about $71,875 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 $105,600.

How educated are people in LaPlace, Illinois?

About 19.5% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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