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Lagrange

Indiana · 2,715 residents · 1.786 sq mi
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Lagrange has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,681. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,715
−7%since 2000
from 2,919 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,520 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+16%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lagrange
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,681
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,054 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,652
+27%since 2000
from $17,865 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade47.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−20%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(2,668)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(201)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(528)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(2,185)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(421)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other1.1%(31)
Diversity Score37.1%(1,009)
Diversity Score
37
+105%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lagrange, Indiana?

Lagrange, Indiana has about 2,715 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lagrange, Indiana?

The typical household in Lagrange, Indiana earns about $44,681 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lagrange, Indiana expensive?

In Lagrange, Indiana, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Lagrange, Indiana?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lagrange, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lagrange, Indiana?

About 13.6% of people in Lagrange, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lagrange, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lagrange, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 333 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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