State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
5,994.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.61%
Growth Since 2010
-2.66%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
La Grange, Illinois Population 2021
15,136
La Grange is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 15,136, it is the 161st largest city in Illinois and the 2299th largest city in the United States . La Grange is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,550 in 2010. La Grange reached it's highest population of 17,814 in 1970. Spanning over 3 miles, La Grange has a population density of 5,995 people per square mile.
The average household income in La Grange is $167,550 with a poverty rate of 2.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,183 per month, and the median house value is $501,700. The median age in La Grange is 41.7 years, 39.7 years for males, and 43 years for females.
La Grange Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Grange was:
- White: 90.49%
- Black or African American: 5.98%
- Two or more races: 2.23%
- Asian: 0.81%
- Other race: 0.47%
- Native American: 0.03%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of La Grange, Illinois is 15,136 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 15,415.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 15,550.
La Grange, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,066 | 90.49% |
| Black or African American | 929 | 5.98% |
| Two or More Races | 346 | 2.23% |
| Asian | 126 | 0.81% |
| Some Other Race | 73 | 0.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.03% |
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La Grange Population by Race
La Grange Population Pyramid $2021
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La Grange Population by Age
La Grange Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,352 | 2.79 | 83 |
| Married | 3,259 | 3.43 | 94.4 |
| Non Family | 1,408 | 1.06 | 66.8 |
| Female | 563 | 3.41 | 54.9 |
| Male | 122 | 3.04 | 94.3 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
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La Grange Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 108 | 1.06% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 287 | 2.81% |
| High School Graduate | 1,492 | 14.61% |
| Some College | 1,426 | 13.97% |
| Associates Degree | 418 | 4.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,236 | 31.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,243 | 31.76% |
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La Grange Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
La Grange Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,874 | 8,605 | 6,070 |
| Black | 594 | 540 | 122 |
| Hispanic | 533 | 461 | 147 |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 140 | 91 |
| Asian | 69 | 69 | 49 |
| Other Race | 51 | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 71.01%.
La Grange Educational Attainment by Race
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$74,583
Average Earnings
$101,826
Average Male
$55,697
Average Female
La Grange Earnings by Educational Attainment
La Grange Language by Age
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La Grange Language
90.38% of La Grange residents speak only English, while 9.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.34% of the population.
La Grange Language
La Grange Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,789 | 347 | 2.71% |
| Black | 838 | 77 | 9.19% |
| Hispanic | 1,022 | 12 | 1.17% |
| Multiple | 342 | 12 | 3.51% |
| Asian | 126 | 1 | 0.79% |
2.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.43%
Male Poverty Rate
3.46%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in La Grange
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Grange is Black, with 9.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Grange is Asian, with 0.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.86%.
La Grange Poverty
La Grange Poverty Rate by Education
La Grange Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.8%
Female Marriage Rate
La Grange Married by Age and Sex
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La Grange Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
La Grange Marital Status by Race
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La Grange Marital Status
La Grange Veterans by War
La Grange Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 454 | 4.51% |
| Black | 49 | 6.63% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 7.10% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.54% |
La Grange Veterans by Race
La Grange Veterans by Education
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4.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
La Grange Veterans by Education
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62.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
La Grange Employment by Age
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La Grange Employment by Race
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La Grange Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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93.99%
Native Born
6.01%
Foreign Born
1.50%
Non Citizen
4.52%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.99% of La Grange residents were born in the United States, with 73.37% having been born in Illinois. 1.50% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
La Grange Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,136 | -93 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 15,229 | -93 | -0.61% |
| 2019 | 15,322 | -93 | -0.60% |
| 2018 | 15,415 | -136 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 15,551 | -130 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 15,681 | -69 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 15,750 | -42 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 15,792 | 18 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 15,774 | 62 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 15,712 | 69 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 15,643 | 73 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 15,570 | -38 | -0.02% |
| 2000 | 15,608 | 246 | 0.16% |
| 1990 | 15,362 | -331 | -0.21% |
| 1980 | 15,693 | -2,121 | -1.26% |
| 1970 | 17,814 | 2,529 | 1.54% |
| 1960 | 15,285 | 3,283 | 2.45% |
| 1950 | 12,002 | 1,523 | 1.37% |
| 1940 | 10,479 | 376 | 0.37% |
| 1930 | 10,103 | 3,578 | 4.47% |
| 1920 | 6,525 | 1,243 | 2.14% |
| 1910 | 5,282 | 1,313 | 2.90% |
| 1900 | 3,969 | 0.00% |