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Leland Grove

Illinois · 1,401 residents (2025 est.) · 0.628 sq mi
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Leland Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,833. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $274,300. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,517
−5%since 2000
from 1,592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,416 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,401 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Leland Grove
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,833
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,437 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,047
+74%since 2000
from $51,714 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+6%since 2010
from 0.481 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,261
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.4%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,536)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,397)
Black2.6%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(22)
Asian2.2%(34)
Other1.6%(24)
Diversity Score18.8%(285)
Diversity Score
19
+225%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 89.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leland Grove, Illinois?

Leland Grove, Illinois has about 1,517 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leland Grove, Illinois?

The typical household in Leland Grove, Illinois earns about $130,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leland Grove, Illinois expensive?

In Leland Grove, Illinois, the median home is worth about $274,300, and the typical rent is about $1,261 a month.

How educated are people in Leland Grove, Illinois?

About 67.6% of adults age 25 and over in Leland Grove, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leland Grove, Illinois?

About 2.9% of people in Leland Grove, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leland Grove, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Leland Grove, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 162 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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