La Grange, IL Demographics
A map of La Grange's Population by Race
La Grange, Illinois has an estimated population of 15,998, a slight decrease from the 16,321 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.8% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.6% Black, 2.0% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Grange, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Grange has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In La Grange, that probability was 31.4% in 2020 and 37.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Grange is ranked the 157th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). La Grange was ranked the 156th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Grange's White Population
12,444 residents of La Grange, or 77.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Grange is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. La Grange ranks 1072nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Grange's White population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of La Grange's population has decreased from 82.2% to 77.8%.
La Grange is more White than neighboring La Grange Park (74.5% White), Brookfield (70% White), Countryside (70.2% White), and McCook (51.1% White). La Grange is less White than neighboring Western Springs (88.1% White).
La Grange's Black Population
571 residents of La Grange, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Grange is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. La Grange ranks 260th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Grange's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Black residents' share of La Grange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.
La Grange is more Black than neighboring Western Springs (0.3% Black), Countryside (2.5% Black), and McCook (0% Black). La Grange is less Black than neighboring La Grange Park (3.8% Black), and Brookfield (4.6% Black).
La Grange's Asian Population
317 residents of La Grange, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Grange is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. La Grange ranks 271st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Grange's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. Asian residents' share of La Grange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.
La Grange is more Asian than neighboring Brookfield (1.1% Asian). La Grange is less Asian than neighboring La Grange Park (2.8% Asian), Western Springs (2.1% Asian), Countryside (5.4% Asian), and McCook (2.6% Asian).
La Grange's Hispanic Population
2,062 residents of La Grange, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Grange is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. La Grange ranks 299th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Grange's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.1%. Hispanic residents' share of La Grange's population has increased from 8.7% to 12.9%.
La Grange is more Hispanic than neighboring Western Springs (5.7% Hispanic). La Grange is less Hispanic than neighboring La Grange Park (16.3% Hispanic), Brookfield (20.7% Hispanic), Countryside (18.8% Hispanic), and McCook (45.1% Hispanic).
La Grange's Native American/Other Population
16 residents of La Grange, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Grange is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. La Grange ranks 967th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Grange's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Grange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.
La Grange is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brookfield (0% Native American/Other), and McCook (0% Native American/Other). La Grange is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Grange Park (0.2% Native American/Other), Western Springs (0.2% Native American/Other), and Countryside (1.4% Native American/Other).
La Grange's Multiracial Population
588 residents of La Grange, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Grange is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. La Grange ranks 687th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Grange's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. Multiracial residents' share of La Grange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.
La Grange is more Multiracial than neighboring La Grange Park (2.3% Multiracial), Western Springs (3.6% Multiracial), Brookfield (3.5% Multiracial), Countryside (1.6% Multiracial), and McCook (1.1% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.