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La Grange

Kentucky · 10,067 residents · 7.217 sq mi
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La Grange has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,655. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,900. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,067
+77%since 2000
from 5,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,395 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+7%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K7K9K11K1990201020202024La Grange
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,655
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,778 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,540
+64%since 2000
from $18,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(5,068)
Black5%(285)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(202)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.3%(1,208)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(7,905)
Black4.4%(443)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(1,032)
Asian1.1%(111)
Other4.8%(479)
Diversity Score44.5%(4,482)
Diversity Score
45
+109%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Grange, Kentucky?

La Grange, Kentucky has about 10,067 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Grange, Kentucky?

The typical household in La Grange, Kentucky earns about $69,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Grange, Kentucky expensive?

In La Grange, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $181,900, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in La Grange, Kentucky?

About 30.5% of adults age 25 and over in La Grange, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Grange, Kentucky?

About 10.3% of people in La Grange, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Grange, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, La Grange, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,214 residents, a change of about 161 percent over that period.

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

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