Census tract · LaSalle County
Census Tract 9623, LaSalle County, Illinois
Census Tract 9623, GEOID 17099962300, in LaSalle County, Illinois, partly within Mission Township, Rutland Township, LaSalle County, Ottawa, Sheridan, Ottawa Township, Serena Township, Miller Township, Millington, Serena, Fall River Township, Dayton Township, Dayton, Wedron, Marseilles and South Ottawa Township. 6,970 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±391); the 2020 Census counted 6,936.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,970
±391 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,936
Median household income
$96,159
±$8,375 (90% margin)
LaSalle County: $73,045
Median home value
$246,400
±$23,668 (90% margin)
LaSalle County: $161,900
Median gross rent
$1,062
±$164 (90% margin)
LaSalle County: $928
Where is Census Tract 9623?
Census Tract 9623 is one of 28 census tracts in LaSalle County, Illinois. It covers 109.15 square miles of land, 64 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 17099962300, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Mission Township | 35% |
| Rutland Township, LaSalle County | 30% |
| Ottawa | 20% |
| Sheridan | 13% |
| Ottawa Township | 11% |
| Serena Township | 10% |
| Miller Township | 10% |
| Millington | 4% |
| Serena | 3% |
| Fall River Township | 2% |
| Dayton Township | 2% |
| Dayton | 2% |
| Wedron | 1% |
| Marseilles | 1% |
| South Ottawa Township | 1% |
13 census tracts border Census Tract 9623: Tract 2 in Grundy County ($95,813), Tract 8906.02 in Kendall County ($125,190), Tract 8907.03 in Kendall County ($119,250), Tract 9617.02 ($82,153), Tract 9618 ($74,728), Tract 9622 ($108,614), Tract 9624 ($61,659), Tract 9625 ($75,982), Tract 9626 ($70,278), Tract 9627 ($55,982), Tract 9636 ($81,181), Tract 9637 ($74,641) and Tract 9640 ($92,667). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9623?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9623's population at 6,970 (±391) in 2,294 households; the 2020 Census counted 6,936 residents and 2,464 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9623 | LaSalle County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,970 ±391 | 108,714 |
| Households | 2,294 ±183 | 45,373 |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.15 | 2.33 |
| Housing units | 2,632 ±222 | 49,843 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9623?
The median resident of Census Tract 9623 is 42.1 years old; 13.3% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.2%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9623 | LaSalle County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 ±3.8 | 42.2 |
| Under 18 years | 13.3% ±2.3 pts | 21.2% |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±2.8 pts | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.9% ±3.0 pts | 11.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.5% ±3.6 pts | 82.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.2% ±1.7 pts | 2.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.5 pts | 3.1% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2% ±1.4 pts | 3.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8% ±2.1 pts | 7.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±1.7 pts | 7.7% |
| With a disability | 12.0% ±2.7 pts | 13.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8% ±1.7 pts | 4.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.9% ±3.1 pts | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.9% ±3.9 pts | 20.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4% ±2.2 pts | 6.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.2% ±2.7 pts | 90.9% |
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 Census Tract 9623 earn?
Half of the 2,294 households in Census Tract 9623 earn less than $96,159 a year (±$8,375), against $73,045 across LaSalle County: 3rd highest of the county's 28 tracts with a reliable estimate. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9623 | LaSalle County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,159 ±$8,375 | $73,045 |
| Mean household income | $114,010 ±$8,911 | $93,009 |
| Per capita income | $39,422 ±$3,624 | $39,375 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.0% ±2.7 pts | 13.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.9% ±8.0 pts | 21.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3% ±2.1 pts | 14.8% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% ±1.7 pts | 93.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2% ±4.7 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 Census Tract 9623?
Owners occupy 80.3% of Census Tract 9623's occupied homes and renters 19.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $246,400 by its owner (±$23,668). The median renter pays $1,062 a month including utilities, and 25.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9623 | LaSalle County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $246,400 ±$23,668 | $161,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,062 ±$164 | $928 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.3% ±14.0 pts | 36.4% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,840 ±$163 | $1,476 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.3% ±5.7 pts | 74.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.7% ±5.7 pts | 25.6% |
| Housing units | 2,632 ±222 | 49,843 |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.8% ±4.6 pts | 78.8% |
| Mobile homes | 7.9% ±4.3 pts | 4.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7% ±1.9 pts | 2.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.9% ±5.5 pts | 24.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% ±2.0 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 Census Tract 9623 get to work?
88.6% of Census Tract 9623's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Tract 9623 | LaSalle County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.5% ±3.7 pts | 61.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±1.3 pts | 5.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 88.6% ±4.6 pts | 83.0% |
| Carpooled | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 8.2% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% ±3.2 pts | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% ±2.6 pts | 5.1% |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.5 min ±2.6 | 26.0 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
How does Census Tract 9623 compare with the other tracts in LaSalle County?
Among LaSalle County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9623 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In LaSalle County |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 28 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 28 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 28 |
| Per capita income | 12th of 28 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 28 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 26 |
| Poverty rate | 23rd of 27 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 26 |
| Median age | 13th of 28 |
| Owner-occupied share | 8th of 28 |
The tracts next to it on LaSalle County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9622 | 1st | $108,614±$7,744 |
| Tract 9617.01 | 2nd | $103,819±$15,153 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9623 | 3rd | $96,159±$8,375 |
| Tract 9640 | 4th | $92,667±$16,349 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9631 | 5th | $84,988±$6,603 |
| Tract 9635 | 6th | $84,113±$8,120 |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9623?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9623 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections