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LaSalle Parish, Louisiana
LaSalle Parish, Louisiana. LaSalle Parish had 15,154 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. It holds 7 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 22059.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,154
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,791 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,789
Median household income
$68,497
±$9,683 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$119,500
±$10,499 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$657
±$139 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in LaSalle Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,791 residents in LaSalle Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 15,154 for July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,789 over 625 square miles of land.
| Measure | LaSalle Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,789 | 4,611,961 | −147 |
| Households | 5,049±218 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.73±0.12 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,202±25 | 2,108,902 | −509 |
LaSalle Parish's population since 2000
From 14,282 in 2000 to 15,154 in 2025: up 6.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in LaSalle Parish?
LaSalle Parish holds 7 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Jena with 4,229 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in LaSalle Parish?
The median resident of LaSalle Parish is 36.6 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 11.5%.
| Measure | LaSalle Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6±2.1 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.1%±2.3 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0%±1.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.1% | 7.2% | +6.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.3%±0.8 pts | 55.7% | −7.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.5%±1.6 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0%±2.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1%±1.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0%±2.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6%±1.7 pts | 7.8% | −6.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.9%±3.2 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.1%±2.9 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5%±1.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±1.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Parish earn?
Half of LaSalle Parish's 5,049 households earn less than $68,497 a year (±$9,683), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,817 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $16,680 after inflation. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | LaSalle Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,497±$9,683 | $60,756 | +$16,680 |
| Mean household income | $81,558±$6,743 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,649±$2,568 | $35,038 | +$5,000 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0%±3.3 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.3%±6.9 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.7%±4.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5%±3.5 pts | 86.6% | – |
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 Parish?
Owners occupy 80.6% of LaSalle Parish's occupied homes and renters 19.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $119,500 by its owner (±$10,499). The median renter pays $657 a month including utilities, and 18.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | LaSalle Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $119,500±$10,499 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $657±$139 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.0%±10.6 pts | 46.3% | −31.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,234±$187 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.6%±3.7 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,202±25 | 2,108,902 | −509 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6%±3.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.9%±4.6 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 31.6%±4.9 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5%±2.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 many new homes is LaSalle Parish building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units across LaSalle Parish in 2025 (14 single-family), 0.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in LaSalle Parish get to work?
74.8% of LaSalle Parish's workers drive alone and 3.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | LaSalle Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.1%±3.2 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±2.4 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.8%±6.2 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.4%±5.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3%±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±2.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.5%±1.8 pts | 8.1% | +2.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.6 min±4.4 | 25.7 min | −9.2 min |
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 are LaSalle Parish's census tracts?
LaSalle Parish is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,781 (Tract 9701) to $71,266 (Tract 9702).
| Tract 970122059970100 | 4,639±551 | $40,781 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970222059970200 | 6,546±610 | $71,266 |
| Tract 970322059970300 | 3,604±527 | $69,891 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does LaSalle Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 52nd of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 11th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 54th of 64 |
| Median household income | 11th of 64 |
| Median home value | 47th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 60th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 48th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57th of 64 |
| Median age | 52nd of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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