LaSalle County, IL

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2024 Population

108,714

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

42.2

0.238% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

13.9%

3.36% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$73,045

1.06% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$161,900

4.52% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

51,486

1.33% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in LaSalle County, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in LaSalle County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in LaSalle County, IL are Illinois Valley Community College (1,052 degrees awarded in 2023) and Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru (34 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in LaSalle County, IL was $161,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

Most people in LaSalle County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in LaSalle County, IL was 2 cars per household.

LaSalle County, IL borders Bureau County, IL, DeKalb County, IL, Grundy County, IL, Kendall County, IL, Lee County, IL, Livingston County, IL, Marshall County, IL, Putnam County, IL, and Woodford County, IL.

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Population & Diversity

LaSalle County, IL is home to a population of 109k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.88% of LaSalle County, IL residents were born outside of the country (4.22k people).

In 2024, there were 21.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.3k people) in LaSalle County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 3.83k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2024 Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98% of LaSalle County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in LaSalle County, IL was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in LaSalle County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in LaSalle County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.3k ± 349
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
4.1k ± 634
Other (Hispanic)
3.83k ± 670

11.2%

Hispanic Population

12.2k people

11.2% of the people in LaSalle County, IL are hispanic (12.2k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in LaSalle County, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
633,244 ± 19,044 people
India
161,770 ± 9,812 people
Poland
119,556 ± 8,449 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 633,244 Illinois residents, followed by India with 161,770 and Poland with 119,556.

Foreign-Born Population

3.88%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.22k people

3.69%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.02k people

As of 2024, 3.88% of LaSalle County, IL residents (4.22k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in LaSalle County, IL was 3.69%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in LaSalle County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,442 ± 310
Gulf War (2001-)
1,245 ± 280
Gulf War (1990s)
1,096 ± 238

LaSalle County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in LaSalle County, IL.

Economy

The economy of LaSalle County, IL employs 51.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in LaSalle County, IL were Manufacturing (7,646 people), Retail Trade (6,636 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,392 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($117,171), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($96,310), and Public Administration ($68,859).

Employment

Occupations

51.5k

2024 Value

± 1,544

−1.33%

1 Year decline

± 4.29%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in LaSalle County, IL declined at a rate of −1.33%, from 52.2k employees to 51.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in LaSalle County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,432 people), Management Occupations (4,830 people), and Production Occupations (4,693 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of LaSalle County, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

51.5k

2024 Value

± 1,544

−1.33%

1 Year decline

± 4.29%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in LaSalle County, IL declined at a rate of −1.33%, from 52.2k employees to 51.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in LaSalle County, IL, are Manufacturing (7,646 people), Retail Trade (6,636 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,392 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of LaSalle County, IL, though some of these residents may live in LaSalle County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,232

Median earning men ± $2,117

$35,579

Median earning women ± $1,460

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($80,309), Wholesale Trade ($73,705), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,654).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($49,960), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,800), and Wholesale Trade ($47,727).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

202
Other Services (except Public Administration)
151
Construction
140
Accommodation and Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$417k
Manufacturing
$194k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$185k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for LaSalle County, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in LaSalle County, IL awarded 1,086 degrees. The student population of LaSalle County, IL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,102 male students and 1,552 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in LaSalle County, IL are White (797 and 73.4%), Hispanic or Latino (180 and 16.6%), Unknown (60 and 5.52%), and Black or African American (18 and 1.66%).

The largest universities in LaSalle County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Illinois Valley Community College (1,052 and 96.9%) and Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru (34 and 3.13%).

The most popular majors in LaSalle County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (259 and 23.8%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (165 and 15.2%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (114 and 10.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,654 students enrolled in LaSalle County, IL, 41.5% men and 58.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,869 records, of which 59% were women and 41% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biological & Physical Sciences
114 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
88 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
55 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in LaSalle County, IL was Biological & Physical Sciences with 114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in LaSalle County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Illinois Valley Community College
1,052 degrees awarded
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Illinois Valley Community College with 1,052 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 487 men were awarded degrees from institutions in LaSalle County, IL, which is 0.813 times less than the 599 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 797 degrees mean that there were 4.43 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 180 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($13,543) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($292) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in LaSalle County, IL was $161,900 in 2024, which is 0.487 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $154,900 to $161,900, a 4.52% increase. The homeownership rate in LaSalle County, IL is 74.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in LaSalle County, IL have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in LaSalle County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in LaSalle County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.434%.

Housing

Property

$161,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,651

$33,778

Median Property Taxes

±$1,141

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In LaSalle County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in LaSalle County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.4%

Homeownership

2024

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 74.4% of the housing units in LaSalle County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in LaSalle County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,045

Median Household Income

± $2,890

45.4k

Number of Households

± 1,424

In 2024, the median household income of the 45.4k households in LaSalle County, IL grew to $73,045 from the previous year's value of $72,281.

The following chart displays the households in LaSalle County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for LaSalle County, IL is from Illinois.

0.474

2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.477

2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2023, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.554% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (8.21%)
Worked At Home (5.14%)

In 2024, 83% of workers in LaSalle County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.21%) and those who worked at home (5.14%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in LaSalle County, IL have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.21% of the workforce in LaSalle County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in LaSalle County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in LaSalle County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in LaSalle County, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in LaSalle County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.434%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in LaSalle County, IL (14.7k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in LaSalle County, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 15.9% of the children was living in poverty in LaSalle County, IL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 125 in LaSalle County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 4.15 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

96% of the population of LaSalle County, IL has health coverage, with 50.5% on employee plans, 18% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in LaSalle County, IL see 2,658 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,658 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1832 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 774 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,658 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in LaSalle County, IL

Primary care physicians in LaSalle County, IL see an average of 2,658 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,658 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in LaSalle County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.04%

Uninsured

50.5%

Employer Coverage

18%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.04%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in LaSalle County, IL grew by 0.00466% from 4.04% to 4.04%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in LaSalle County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 58.5 in LaSalle County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in LaSalle County, IL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.6% in LaSalle County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in LaSalle County, IL.