LaSalle County PUMA, IL

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2020 Population

109,007

0.665% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

42.1

0.477% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13.6%

1.82% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$60,060

3.3% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$130,600

2.67% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

49,821

0.818% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, LaSalle County PUMA, IL had a population of 109k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $60,060. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of LaSalle County PUMA, IL declined from 109,737 to 109,007, a −0.665% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,142 to $60,060, a 3.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in LaSalle County PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (85%), White (Hispanic) (6.38%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.62%), Other (Hispanic) (2.54%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.57%).

7.82% of the households in LaSalle County 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.

98.1% of the residents in LaSalle County PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in LaSalle County PUMA, IL are Illinois Valley Community College (776 degrees awarded in 2020) and Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru (21 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in LaSalle County PUMA, IL was $130,600, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.

Most people in LaSalle County PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in LaSalle County PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

LaSalle County PUMA, IL borders Jo Daviess, Carroll, Whiteside & Lee Counties PUMA, IL, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois & Vermilion Counties PUMA, IL, Knox, Stark, Bureau, Marshall & Woodford Counties PUMA, IL, DeKalb County PUMA, IL, and Kendall & Grundy Counties PUMA, IL.

Population & Diversity

LaSalle County PUMA, IL is home to a population of 109k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2018, 3.62% of LaSalle County PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (3.99k people).

In 2020, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.6k people) in LaSalle County PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.95k White (Hispanic) and 2.86k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in LaSalle County PUMA, IL are Spanish (6,154 households), German (347 households), and Polish (257 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,200

Women

49.6%

55,101

Men

50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 109,301 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.1%

2020 Citizenship

98.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.1% of LaSalle County PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in LaSalle County PUMA, IL was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in LaSalle County PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
92.6k ± 170
White (Hispanic)
6.95k ± 537
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.86k ± 201

9.86%

Hispanic Population

10.8k people

9.86% of the people in LaSalle County PUMA, IL are hispanic (10.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in LaSalle County PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,391 ± 1,187 people
Philippines
339 ± 451 people
India
192 ± 340 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of LaSalle County PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 2,391 LaSalle County PUMA, IL residents, followed by Philippines with 339 and India with 192.

Foreign-Born Population

3.62%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.99k people

3.31%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

3.71k people

As of 2018, 3.62% of LaSalle County PUMA, IL residents (3.99k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in LaSalle County PUMA, IL was 3.31%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,154 households (5.98%)
German
347 households (0.337%)
Polish
257 households (0.25%)

7.82% of the households in LaSalle County PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in LaSalle County PUMA, IL was Spanish. 5.98% of the households in LaSalle County 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
2,376 ± 263
Gulf War (2001-)
1,033 ± 238
Gulf War (1990s)
896 ± 218

LaSalle County PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of LaSalle County PUMA, IL employs 49.8k people. The largest industries in LaSalle County PUMA, IL are Elementary & secondary schools (3,555 people), Construction (3,305 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,651 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($119,049), Outpatient care centers ($110,637), and Waste management & remediation services ($101,261).

Males in LaSalle County PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,701. The income inequality in LaSalle County PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,250

Women

46.7%

26,571

Men

53.3%

The workforce of LaSalle County PUMA, IL in 2020 was 49,821 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

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

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Occupations

49.8k

2020 Value

−0.818%

1 Year decline

± −0.818%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in LaSalle County PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −0.818%, from 50.2k employees to 49.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in LaSalle County PUMA, IL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,662 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,435 people), and Registered nurses (1,309 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of LaSalle County PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.8k

2020 Value

−0.818%

1 Year decline

± −0.818%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in LaSalle County PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −0.818%, from 50.2k employees to 49.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in LaSalle County PUMA, IL, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,555 people), Construction (3,305 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,651 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of LaSalle County PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in LaSalle County PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,214

Median earning men ± $1,427

$26,423

Median earning women ± $853

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($65,206), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,891), and Construction ($58,924).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($52,917), Wholesale Trade ($49,375), and Construction ($43,397).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $138B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($87.2B) and Mixed freight ($79.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.03T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

88.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1.03T. This is expected to increase 88.6% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$77.4B
Wisconsin
$56.8B
California
$46.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $77.4B, followed by Wisconsin with $56.8B and California and $46.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in LaSalle County PUMA, IL awarded 797 degrees. The student population of LaSalle County PUMA, IL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,003 male students and 1,454 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in LaSalle County PUMA, IL are White (613 and 76.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (127 and 15.9%), Unknown (18 and 2.26%), and Black or African American (16 and 2.01%).

The largest universities in LaSalle County PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Illinois Valley Community College (776 and 97.4%) and Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru (21 and 2.63%).

The most popular majors in LaSalle County PUMA, IL are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (181 and 22.7%), Biological & Physical Sciences (140 and 17.6%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (105 and 13.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 2,457 students enrolled in LaSalle County PUMA, IL, 40.8% men and 59.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,846 records, of which 59.4% were women and 40.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biological & Physical Sciences
140 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
105 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
61 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in LaSalle County PUMA, IL was Biological & Physical Sciences with 140 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in LaSalle County PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Illinois Valley Community College
776 degrees awarded
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru
21 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Illinois Valley Community College with 776 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 276 men were awarded degrees from institutions in LaSalle County PUMA, IL, which is 0.53 times less than the 521 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 613 degrees mean that there were 4.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 127 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 ($13,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($232) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 0.51% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.649% 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 County PUMA, IL in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (31.4k), Some college (21.6k), and Secondary Education (13.6k).

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 County PUMA, IL was $130,600 in 2020, which is 0.568 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $127,200 to $130,600, a 2.67% increase. The homeownership rate in LaSalle County PUMA, IL is 72.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in LaSalle County PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in LaSalle County PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in LaSalle County PUMA, IL is $60,060. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in LaSalle County PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $138,417, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $130,865 and $114,796.

Housing

Property

$130,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,374

$32,614

Median Property Taxes

±$992

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

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

Rent vs Own

72.3%

Homeownership

2020

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.3% of the housing units in LaSalle County PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in LaSalle County PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in LaSalle County PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $138,417, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $130,865 and $114,796.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in LaSalle County PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,060

Median Household Income

± $1,600

45.1k

Number of Households

± 1,346

In 2020, the median household income of the 45.1k households in LaSalle County PUMA, IL grew to $60,060 from the previous year's value of $58,142.

The following chart displays the households in LaSalle County 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

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in LaSalle County PUMA, IL

0.439

2019 Wage GINI in LaSalle County PUMA, IL

In 2020, the income inequality in LaSalle County PUMA, IL was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.5% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for LaSalle County PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in LaSalle County PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (85%)
Carpooled (8.27%)
Worked At Home (3.88%)

In 2020, 85% of workers in LaSalle County PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.27%) and those who worked at home (3.88%).

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

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in LaSalle County PUMA, IL have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.91% of the workforce in LaSalle County PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in LaSalle County 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 County 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 County PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in LaSalle County PUMA, IL (14.3k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in LaSalle County PUMA, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

96% of the population of LaSalle County PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 51.4% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1241 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1250 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1242 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 408 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Illinois, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

1,241 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,241 patients per year. This represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1,250 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Illinois across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

Uninsured

51.4%

Employer Coverage

18.4%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.01%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in LaSalle County PUMA, IL declined by 6.63% from 4.29% to 4%.

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