La Grange Park, IL

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    2024 Population
    13,447
    US Senator
    Dick Durbin
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tammy Duckworth
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    44
    6.02% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    4.93%
    22.5% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $120,408
    1.09% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $439,800
    2.81% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    6,657
    4.37% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in La Grange Park, 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.

    97.2% of the residents in La Grange Park, IL are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in La Grange Park, IL was $439,800, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

    Most people in La Grange Park, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in La Grange Park, IL was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesIllinoisCook County, ILChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WICook County (West)--Proviso Township (North & West) PUMA, ILCook County (West)--Oak Park, Riverside, River Forest & Proviso (Southeast) Townships PUMA, ILCook County (West)--Lyons & Stickney Townships PUMA, IL

    Population & Diversity

    La Grange Park, IL is home to a population of 13.4k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.92% of La Grange Park, IL residents were born outside of the country (1.2k people).

    In 2024, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10k people) in La Grange Park, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 946 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 650 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    97%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.2% of La Grange Park, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in La Grange Park, IL was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in La Grange Park, IL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      10k ± 575
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      946 ± 358
    3. White (Hispanic)
      650 ± 321
    16.3%
    Hispanic Population
    2.19k people

    In 2024, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10k people) in La Grange Park, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 946 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 650 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    16.3% of the people in La Grange Park, IL are hispanic (2.19k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in La Grange Park, IL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Illinois.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      637,284 ± 19,101 people
    2. India
      166,788 ± 9,961 people
    3. Poland
      117,148 ± 8,364 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 637,284 Illinois residents, followed by India with 166,788 and Poland with 117,148.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.92%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.2k people
    7.02%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    928 people

    As of 2024, 8.92% of La Grange Park, IL residents (1.2k 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 La Grange Park, IL was 7.02%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      208 ± 88
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      52 ± 38
    3. Korea
      37 ± 44

    La Grange Park, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in La Grange Park, IL.

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    Health

    97.7% of the population of La Grange Park, IL has health coverage, with 68.2% on employee plans, 4.24% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 8.24% on non-group plans, and 0.252% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 12.1% between 18 and 34 years, 42.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    2.3%
    Uninsured
    68.2%
    Employer Coverage
    4.24%
    Medicaid
    16.8%
    Medicare
    8.24%
    Non-Group
    0.252%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in La Grange Park, IL grew by 2.51% from 2.24% to 2.3%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of La Grange Park, IL employs 6.66k people. In 2024, the largest industries in La Grange Park, IL were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (991 people), Educational Services (836 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (793 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($108,177), Construction ($98,367), and Utilities ($96,563).

    Employment

    Occupations

    6.66k
    2024 Value
    ± 604
    4.37%
    1 Year growth
    ± 12.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in La Grange Park, IL grew at a rate of 4.37%, from 6.38k employees to 6.66k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in La Grange Park, IL, are Management Occupations (834 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (703 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (630 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of La Grange Park, IL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    6.66k
    2024 Value
    ± 604
    4.37%
    1 Year growth
    ± 12.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in La Grange Park, IL grew at a rate of 4.37%, from 6.38k employees to 6.66k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in La Grange Park, IL, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (991 people), Educational Services (836 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (793 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of La Grange Park, IL, though some of these residents may live in La Grange Park, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $79,086
    Median earning men ± $5,870
    $59,647
    Median earning women ± $9,707

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($180,125), Information ($113,214), and Public Administration ($108,375).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($134,013), Wholesale Trade ($86,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,031).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.4%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
      Republican Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Illinois

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    Dick Durbin
    Senator from Illinois2
    Assumed office on January 3, 1997
    Tammy Duckworth
    Senator from Illinois3
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in La Grange Park, IL was $439,800 in 2024, which is 1.32 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $427,800 to $439,800, a 2.81% increase. The homeownership rate in La Grange Park, IL is 72.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in La Grange Park, IL have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in La Grange Park, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $439,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$17,801
    $3,816
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$363

    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 La Grange Park, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    72.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.2% of the housing units in La Grange Park, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in La Grange Park, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $120,408
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,510
    5.29k
    Number of Households
    ± 504

    In 2024, the median household income of the 5.29k households in La Grange Park, IL grew to $120,408 from the previous year's value of $119,115.

    The following chart displays the households in La Grange Park, 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 $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for La Grange Park, IL is from Illinois.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Illinois
    0.474
    2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

    In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (60.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (23.6%)
    3. Carpooled (5.38%)

    In 2024, 60.8% of workers in La Grange Park, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.6%) and those who carpooled to work (5.38%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    29 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in La Grange Park, IL have a longer commute time (29 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.52% of the workforce in La Grange Park, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    4.93% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in La Grange Park, IL (647 out of 13.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in La Grange Park, IL is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    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.

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