La Grange, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of La Grange, Illinois is 15,999 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 157th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $154,556, the median home value is $582,600, and the median age is 41.0.
The population has grown 2.4% since 2010 (15,570 → 15,943).
15,999
Population
6336
People / sq mi
$154,556
Median Income
$582,600
Median Home Value
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La Grange covers 2.5 sq mi of land at 6336 people per square mile.
About La Grange, IL
Remote work is unusually prominent in La Grange: 27.6% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. La Grange is a city in Illinois with a population of 15,999.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $154,556, putting La Grange near the top of US cities. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 1.9% — below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $582,600, with typical rent around $1,679.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 65.5% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 27.6% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in La Grange — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
La Grange village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of La Grange village had a population of 15,570 in 2010 and 15,943 in 2024, a 2.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,298 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.19%.
15,943
Population (2024)
15,570
Population (2010)
16,298
Peak (2020)
0.19%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,570 |
| 2011 | 15,643 |
| 2012 | 15,712 |
| 2013 | 15,774 |
| 2014 | 15,792 |
| 2015 | 15,750 |
| 2016 | 15,681 |
| 2017 | 15,551 |
| 2018 | 15,415 |
| 2019 | 15,322 |
| 2020 | 16,298 |
| 2021 | 16,021 |
| 2022 | 15,869 |
| 2023 | 15,822 |
| 2024 | 15,943 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$154,556
Median Household Income
$77,217
Per Capita Income
1.9%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$582,600
Median Home Value
$1,679
Median Rent
80.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.3%
High School+
65.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
11.4%
Drive Alone
55.5%
Public Transit
27.6%
Work From Home
30.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.2%
Foreign Born
88.0%
Non-English at Home
4.2%
Veterans
8.0%
With Disability
97.5%
Health Insurance
97.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 22.6% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.1% |
| Information | 17.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6.3% |
| Retail Trade | 4.5% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Public Administration | 2.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
La Grange, Illinois has a population of 15,999 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 157th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in La Grange, Illinois is $154,556, with 1.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in La Grange, Illinois is $582,600, with median monthly rent at $1,679 and a homeownership rate of 80.5%.
The median age in La Grange, Illinois is 41.0 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
The population has grown 2.4% since 2010 (15,570 → 15,943).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.