LaSalle, IL Demographics

A map of LaSalle's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,199	7,130	75.8%	74.4%
Hispanic	1,579	1,729	16.6%	18.0%
Black	393	239	4.1%	2.5%
Asian	128	85	1.3%	0.9%
Multiracial	124	366	1.3%	3.8%
Native American/Other	75	33	0.8%	0.3%

LaSalle, Illinois has an estimated population of 9,498, a less than 1% change from the 9,582 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.8% White, 16.6% Hispanic, 4.1% Black, 1.3% Asian, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of LaSalle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

LaSalle has become less 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 LaSalle, that probability was 41.2% in 2020 and 39.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

LaSalle is ranked the 232nd 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). LaSalle was ranked the 229th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

LaSalle's White Population

7,199 residents of LaSalle, or 75.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in LaSalle is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. LaSalle ranks 1198th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaSalle's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of LaSalle's population has increased from 74.4% to 75.8%.

LaSalle is more White than neighboring Troy Grove (55.3% White). LaSalle is less White than neighboring North Utica (93.1% White), Peru (85.8% White), Oglesby (84.9% White), and Dalzell (89.3% White).

LaSalle's Black Population

393 residents of LaSalle, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in LaSalle is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. LaSalle ranks 324th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaSalle's Black population has grown by an estimated 64.4%. Black residents' share of LaSalle's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.1%.

LaSalle is more Black than neighboring North Utica (0.5% Black), Peru (0.6% Black), Oglesby (0% Black), Dalzell (0% Black), and Troy Grove (0% Black).

LaSalle's Asian Population

128 residents of LaSalle, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in LaSalle is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. LaSalle ranks 419th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaSalle's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.6%. Asian residents' share of LaSalle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

LaSalle is more Asian than neighboring North Utica (0% Asian), Peru (0.8% Asian), Oglesby (0.4% Asian), Dalzell (0% Asian), and Troy Grove (0% Asian).

LaSalle's Hispanic Population

1,579 residents of LaSalle, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in LaSalle is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. LaSalle ranks 128th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaSalle's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. Hispanic residents' share of LaSalle's population has decreased from 18.0% to 16.6%.

LaSalle is more Hispanic than neighboring North Utica (4.9% Hispanic), Peru (10.9% Hispanic), Oglesby (10% Hispanic), and Dalzell (6.8% Hispanic). LaSalle is less Hispanic than neighboring Troy Grove (42.7% Hispanic).

LaSalle's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of LaSalle, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in LaSalle is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. LaSalle ranks 812th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaSalle's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 127.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of LaSalle's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.8%.

LaSalle is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Utica (0% Native American/Other), Peru (0.4% Native American/Other), Oglesby (0% Native American/Other), Dalzell (0% Native American/Other), and Troy Grove (0% Native American/Other).

LaSalle's Multiracial Population

124 residents of LaSalle, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in LaSalle is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. LaSalle ranks 587th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaSalle's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.1%. Multiracial residents' share of LaSalle's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.3%.

LaSalle is less Multiracial than neighboring North Utica (1.5% Multiracial), Peru (1.5% Multiracial), Oglesby (4.7% Multiracial), Dalzell (3.9% Multiracial), and Troy Grove (2% 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.