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Leland Grove

Illinois · 1,592 residents · 0.628 sq mi
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Leland Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,437. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $165,800. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 62% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,592
−5%since 1990
from 1,679 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,535 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 2,674 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
47.3
+9%since 1990
from 43.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Leland Grove
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,437
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,600 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,714
+35%since 1990
from $38,199 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $132,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $489 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
93.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 93.7% in 1990
6.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−1%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,657)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.8%(14)
Diversity Score5%(83)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,536)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0.9%(14)
Diversity Score5.8%(92)
Diversity Score
6
+17%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.9%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 96.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
34.8%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 30.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
−23%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leland Grove, Illinois?

Leland Grove, Illinois has about 1,592 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Leland Grove, Illinois earns about $75,437 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 $165,800, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Leland Grove, Illinois?

About 65.9% 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 2.7% 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 87 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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