Demographics — La Salle, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,471

Median Agei

40.5

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

85.5%

BA or Higher

13.6%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$109,500

Median Renti

$1,011

Total Units

4,497

Homeownership

62.7%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.4%445

$50K–$100K

26.3%673

$100K–$150K

24.4%625

$150K–$200K

18.7%479

$200K–$300K

7.7%197

$300K–$500K

4.3%111

$500K–$1M

1%26

$1M+

0.3%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

172

$500–$750

170

$750–$1,000

365

$1,000–$1,250

384

$1,250–$1,500

198

$1,500–$2,000

109

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%27

2010–2019

0.5%24

2000–2009

6.8%304

1990–1999

5.8%260

1980–1989

3.6%160

1970–1979

14.1%634

1960–1969

9.3%417

1950–1959

16.4%739

1940–1949

11.9%534

1939 or earlier

31.1%1,398

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.1%2,945

Electricity

26.1%1,065

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%56

No Fuel

0.5%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,246

Mean Household Incomei

$63,392

Per Capita Incomei

$28,390

Poverty Ratei

18.2%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

5,162

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.1%413

$10K–$15K

3.8%156

$15K–$20K

3.3%134

$20K–$25K

4.9%202

$25K–$30K

2.8%116

$30K–$35K

3.5%145

$35K–$40K

8.5%347

$40K–$45K

3.9%160

$45K–$50K

5.9%241

$50K–$60K

7.3%298

$60K–$75K

14.6%598

$75K–$100K

15.6%637

$100K–$125K

6.8%279

$125K–$150K

3.6%147

$150K–$200K

2%82

$200K+

3.2%130

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

350

Residentsi

607

Avg. Tenant Renti

$344/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing250 homes97% occupied$317/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers38 homes86% occupied$443/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 856 homes95% occupied$399/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC6 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,246/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

75.6%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

19%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

4.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

62.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

23.8% of subsidized households are minority

20.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5786.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

333

Philippines

Germany

Canada

Poland

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,747

Avg. Commutei

19.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,866

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

693(9.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured