La Harpe, IL Demographics
A map of La Harpe's Population by Race
La Harpe, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,273, an increase from the 1,175 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.4% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.1% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Harpe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Harpe has become 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 Harpe, that probability was 6.5% in 2020 and 10.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Harpe is ranked the 632nd 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 Harpe was ranked the 645th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Harpe's White Population
1,202 residents of La Harpe, or 94.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Harpe is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. La Harpe ranks 64th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Harpe's White population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of La Harpe's population has decreased from 96.7% to 94.4%.
La Harpe is more White than neighboring Blandinsville (93.5% White), Lomax (84.3% White), and Raritan (90.3% White). La Harpe is less White than neighboring Stronghurst (96.3% White), and Carman (100% White).
La Harpe's Black Population
0 residents of La Harpe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Harpe is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. La Harpe ranks 852nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Harpe's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of La Harpe's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
La Harpe is less Black than neighboring Stronghurst (0.2% Black).
La Harpe's Asian Population
1 residents of La Harpe, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Harpe is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. La Harpe ranks 1014th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Harpe's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of La Harpe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.
La Harpe is more Asian than neighboring Blandinsville (0% Asian), Stronghurst (0% Asian), Carman (0% Asian), and Raritan (0% Asian). La Harpe is less Asian than neighboring Lomax (0.9% Asian).
La Harpe's Hispanic Population
20 residents of La Harpe, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Harpe is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. La Harpe ranks 1264th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Harpe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Hispanic residents' share of La Harpe's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.6%.
La Harpe is more Hispanic than neighboring Blandinsville (0.9% Hispanic), Stronghurst (0.1% Hispanic), and Carman (0% Hispanic). La Harpe is less Hispanic than neighboring Lomax (13.5% Hispanic), and Raritan (2.2% Hispanic).
La Harpe's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of La Harpe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Harpe is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. La Harpe ranks 1131st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Harpe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Harpe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
La Harpe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Raritan (6% Native American/Other).
La Harpe's Multiracial Population
50 residents of La Harpe, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Harpe is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. La Harpe ranks 1318th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Harpe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Multiracial residents' share of La Harpe's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.9%.
La Harpe is more Multiracial than neighboring Lomax (1.3% Multiracial), Stronghurst (3.4% Multiracial), Carman (0% Multiracial), and Raritan (1.5% Multiracial). La Harpe is less Multiracial than neighboring Blandinsville (5.6% 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.