Township · Illinois
LaSalle Township, Illinois
LaSalle Township, township, in LaSalle County, Illinois. LaSalle Township had 13,152 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,369 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,287 (±54). GEOID 1709942197.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,152
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,369 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,287 ±54
Median household income
$61,240
±$3,196 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$122,900
±$12,885 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$975
±$62 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is LaSalle Township and what county is it in?
LaSalle Township is a township in LaSalle County, Illinois. It covers 16.9 square miles of land, 793 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside LaSalle Township: LaSalle (city, 9,582 in 2020) and Oglesby (city, 3,712 in 2020).
LaSalle Township is in the Ottawa, IL micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in LaSalle Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,152 people lived in LaSalle Township on July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 13,369 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,287 (±54).
| Measure | LaSalle Township | LaSalle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,287±54 | 108,714 | +439 |
| Households | 5,926±276 | 45,373 | +479 |
| Average household size | 2.21±0.10 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,501±268 | 49,843 | +441 |
LaSalle Township's population since 2000
From 13,744 in 2000 to 13,152 in 2025: down 4.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for LaSalle Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in LaSalle Township?
The median resident of LaSalle Township is 40.7 years old; 19.8% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.7%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | LaSalle Township | LaSalle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7±3.0 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.8%±2.2 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6%±2.5 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Male | 50.6%±2.1 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.7%±3.6 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.7%±3.6 pts | 82.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±1.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3%±1.5 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.9%±3.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±2.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.3%±2.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0%±1.4 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4%±2.6 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.0%±3.1 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3%±1.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0%±3.5 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in LaSalle Township earn?
Half of LaSalle Township's 5,926 households earn less than $61,240 a year (±$3,196), against $73,045 in LaSalle County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $62,138 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | LaSalle Township | LaSalle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,240±$3,196 | $73,045 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,570±$4,977 | $93,009 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,461±$2,229 | $39,375 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.1%±3.4 pts | 13.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.7%±7.8 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.9%±3.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.3%±2.5 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.2%±3.3 pts | 87.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in LaSalle Township?
Owners occupy 66.9% of LaSalle Township's occupied homes and renters 33.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $122,900 by its owner (±$12,885). The median renter pays $975 a month including utilities, and 39.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | LaSalle Township | LaSalle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $122,900±$12,885 | $161,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $975±$62 | $928 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.1%±8.2 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,248±$141 | $1,476 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.9%±5.1 pts | 74.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.1%±5.1 pts | 25.6% | – |
| Housing units | 6,501±268 | 49,843 | +441 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6%±4.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.9%±4.5 pts | 78.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1%±1.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.7%±4.6 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3%±2.4 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in LaSalle Township work and get to work?
83.4% of LaSalle Township's workers drive alone and 2.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | LaSalle Township | LaSalle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5%±3.0 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±1.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.4%±3.8 pts | 83.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4%±3.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±1.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min±2.4 | 26.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in LaSalle Township?
3 census tracts lie mostly in LaSalle Township, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $42,361 (Tract 9633) to $73,681 (Tract 9634).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9634LaSalle County | 3,576 | $73,681 |
| Tract 9629LaSalle County | 3,140 | $70,194 |
| Tract 9633LaSalle County | 2,641 | $42,361 |
| Tract 9621LaSalle County | 5,127 | $63,889 |
| Tract 9622LaSalle County | 4,782 | $108,614 |
| Tract 9632LaSalle County | 2,685 | $66,513 |
| Tract 9630LaSalle County | 4,766 | $59,949 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in LaSalle Township) · Census block assignment files
How does LaSalle Township compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, LaSalle Township is the 961st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 128th-most populous of 1,407 in Illinois.
LaSalle Township ranks 1,064th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 128th | 1,407 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 723rd | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 699th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 1,064th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 976th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 1,001st | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 603rd | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 236th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 941st | 1,369 |
| Median age | 726th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,134th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 1,014th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 1,105th | 1,382 |
LaSalle Township's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for LaSalle Township?
10 of the 57 figures for LaSalle Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for LaSalle Township are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.