LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL

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2024 Population

144,279

2024 Poverty Rate

13.1%

3.6% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$73,276

1.88% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$158,100

5.54% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

64,724

0.604% 1-year decline

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6.96% of the households in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, 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.

98.3% of the residents in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, 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 & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL was $158,100, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

Most people in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL borders Champaign (North & East), Vermilion, Iroquois & Ford Counties PUMA, IL, DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL, Kankakee & Grundy Counties PUMA, IL, Kendall County PUMA, IL, Knox, Woodford, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam & Stark Counties PUMA, IL, McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL, and Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL.

United States

Population & Diversity

LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL is home to a population of 144k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.52% of LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (5.08k people).

In 2024, there were 25.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (120k people) in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.78k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 4.52k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL are Spanish (7,064 households), German (355 households), and Polish (239 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,971

Women

49.2%

73,209

Men

50.8%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 144,180 inhabitants, with 50.8% men, and 49.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL.

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Citizenship

98.3%

2024 Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.3% of LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
120k ± 384
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
4.78k ± 696
Other (Hispanic)
4.52k ± 695

9.86%

Hispanic Population

14.2k people

9.86% of the people in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL are hispanic (14.2k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,808 ± 1,288 people
Philippines
319 ± 438 people
India
224 ± 367 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 2,808 LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL residents, followed by Philippines with 319 and India with 224.

Foreign-Born Population

3.52%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5.08k people

3.27%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.73k people

As of 2024, 3.52% of LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL residents (5.08k 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 & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL was 3.27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,064 households (5.17%)
German
355 households (0.26%)
Polish
239 households (0.175%)

6.96% of the households in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL was Spanish. 5.17% of the households in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,086 ± 345
Gulf War (2001-)
1,558 ± 299
Gulf War (1990s)
1,410 ± 273

LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL.

Economy

The economy of LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL employs 64.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL were Construction (4,777 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,719 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,039 people), and the highest paying industries were Savings institutions, including credit unions ($123,142), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($121,896), and Hardware, & plumbing & heating equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($118,939).

Males in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,829. The income inequality in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.42, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,132

Women

46.6%

34,592

Men

53.4%

The workforce of LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL in 2023 was 64,724 people, with 46.6% woman, and 53.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

64.7k

2023 Value

−0.604%

1 Year decline

± −0.604%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −0.604%, from 65.1k employees to 64.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,334 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,249 people), and Registered nurses (1,813 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL.

Industries

Employment by Industries

64.7k

2023 Value

−0.604%

1 Year decline

± −0.604%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −0.604%, from 65.1k employees to 64.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL, are Construction (4,777 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,719 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,039 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,597

Median earning men ± $2,142

$36,136

Median earning women ± $1,105

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($76,776), Wholesale Trade ($71,548), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,054).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($48,983), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,933), and Wholesale Trade ($47,821).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.558%).

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Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for the states of United States.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.558%)
Green Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in the states of United States for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Education

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

Most students graduating from Universities in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, 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 & Livingston Counties PUMA, 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 & Livingston Counties PUMA, 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 & Livingston Counties PUMA, 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 & Livingston Counties PUMA, 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 & Livingston Counties PUMA, 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 & Livingston Counties PUMA, 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.997% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (42.9k), Some college (27.5k), and Secondary Education (16.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL was $158,100 in 2024, which is 0.475 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $149,800 to $158,100, a 5.54% increase. The homeownership rate in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL is 74.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$158,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,440

$44,638

Median Property Taxes

±$1,250

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 & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

74.4%

Homeownership

2024

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 74.4% of the housing units in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, 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 & Livingston Counties PUMA, 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.

$73,276

Median Household Income

± $2,309

60k

Number of Households

± 1,595

In 2024, the median household income of the 60k households in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL grew to $73,276 from the previous year's value of $71,922.

The following chart displays the households in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, 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

0.42

2023 Wage GINI in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL

0.413

2022 Wage GINI in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL

In 2023, the income inequality in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL was 0.42 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.66% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Carpooled (7.96%)
Worked At Home (5.6%)

In 2024, 82.4% of workers in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.96%) and those who worked at home (5.6%).

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

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.96% of the workforce in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, 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 & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL (18.2k out of 139k 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 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, 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.

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.

Health

95.7% of the population of LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 50% on employee plans, 18% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 0.945% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.31%

Uninsured

50%

Employer Coverage

18%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

0.945%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL grew by 1.37% from 4.25% to 4.31%.

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

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