Lacon, IL

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Lacon Overview

1,753
TOTAL POPULATION
864
MALE POPULATION
889
FEMALE POPULATION
97.19
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.89
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,921
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,598
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,262
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
54.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
45.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
731
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lacon Zip Codes

Lacon Area Codes

Race in Lacon

The most populous races in Lacon are White / Caucasian (1,710 | 97.6%), Hispanic or Latino (46 | 2.6%), and Some other Race (31 | 1.8%).
Race in Lacon
Race# Population% Population
Asian10.1%
Black / African American60.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino462.6%
Native / Alaskan10.1%
White / Caucasian1,71097.6%
Two or more Races40.2%
Some other Race311.8%
Total1,753100.0%

Ancestry in Lacon

The most populous ancestries reported in Lacon are German (553 | 31.6%), Irish (301 | 17.2%), English (232 | 13.2%), American (184 | 10.5%), and European (94 | 5.4%), together accounting for 77.8% of all Lacon residents.
Ancestry in Lacon
Ancestry# Population% Population
American18410.5%
Austrian60.3%
Belgian30.2%
British40.2%
Canadian110.6%
Danish321.8%
Dutch331.9%
Eastern European221.3%
English23213.2%
European945.4%
French120.7%
German55331.6%
Greek30.2%
Irish30117.2%
Italian211.2%
Lithuanian50.3%
Mexican402.3%
Norwegian110.6%
Pennsylvania German100.6%
Polish553.1%
Puerto Rican50.3%
Russian30.2%
Scotch-Irish50.3%
Scottish50.3%
Swedish331.9%
Swiss150.9%
Thai10.1%
Welsh140.8%
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Immigrants in Lacon

Immigrants in Lacon
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Lacon

Sex and Age in Lacon

The most populous age groups in Lacon are 15 to 19 Years (105 | 12.1%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (107 | 12.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lacon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (4.6%)43 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years21 (2.4%)51 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years70 (8.1%)37 (4.2%)
15 to 19 Years105 (12.1%)48 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Years79 (9.1%)16 (1.8%)
25 to 29 Years32 (3.7%)48 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years46 (5.3%)30 (3.4%)
35 to 39 Years51 (5.9%)69 (7.8%)
40 to 44 Years26 (3.0%)58 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years32 (3.7%)24 (2.7%)
50 to 54 Years62 (7.2%)67 (7.5%)
55 to 59 Years80 (9.3%)107 (12.0%)
60 to 64 Years55 (6.4%)32 (3.6%)
65 to 69 Years42 (4.9%)34 (3.8%)
70 to 74 Years37 (4.3%)40 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years40 (4.6%)68 (7.6%)
80 to 84 Years14 (1.6%)19 (2.1%)
85 Years and over32 (3.7%)98 (11.0%)
Total864 (100.0%)889 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lacon

Median Family Size in Lacon

The median family size in Lacon is 2.89 persons per family, with married-couple families (366 | 82.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.91 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (22 | 4.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.64 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lacon
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple366 (82.3%)2.91
Single Male/Father22 (4.9%)2.64
Single Female/Mother57 (12.8%)2.88
Total Families445 (100.0%)2.89

Median Household Size in Lacon

The median household size in Lacon is 2.36 persons per household, with single male/father households (22 | 3.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.18 persons per household. non-family households (253 | 36.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.36 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lacon
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple366 (52.4%)2.91
Single Male/Father22 (3.2%)3.18
Single Female/Mother57 (8.2%)2.96
Non-family253 (36.2%)1.36
Total Households698 (100.0%)2.36

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lacon

Out of a total of 698 households in Lacon, 445 (63.7%) are family households, while 253 (36.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 226, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 198.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lacon
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-198 (28.4%)
2-Person Households226 (32.4%)32 (4.6%)
3-Person Households53 (7.6%)8 (1.1%)
4-Person Households74 (10.6%)15 (2.1%)
5-Person Households87 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total445 (63.7%)253 (36.2%)

Female Fertility in Lacon

Fertility by Age in Lacon

Average fertility rate in Lacon is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 191.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lacon
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years18 (100.0%)191.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total18 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lacon

66.7% of women with births (18) in Lacon are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 33.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 33.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lacon
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)

Fertility by Education in Lacon

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lacon
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree18 (100.0%)129.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total18 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lacon

33.3% of women with births in Lacon are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 66.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 33.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lacon
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)

Income in Lacon

Income Overview in Lacon

Per Capita Income in Lacon is $32,921, while median incomes of families and households are $65,598 and $57,262 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,753$32,921
Median Family Income445$65,598
Mean Family Income445$87,327
Median Household Income698$57,262
Mean Household Income698$76,592
Income Deficit445$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,75354.55%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,75345.45¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,7530.48

Earnings by Sex in Lacon

Average Earnings in Lacon are $33,125, $49,500 for men and $22,500 for women, a difference of 54.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Lacon
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male424 (55.2%)$49,500
Female344 (44.8%)$22,500
Total768 (100.0%)$33,125

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lacon

The most common earnings brackets in Lacon are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (90 | 21.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (40 | 11.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lacon
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less34 (8.0%)32 (9.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99942 (9.9%)10 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49911 (2.6%)36 (10.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9992 (0.5%)9 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4995 (1.2%)15 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (0.7%)16 (4.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9997 (1.7%)28 (8.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49913 (3.1%)26 (7.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9999 (2.1%)3 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)40 (11.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99929 (6.8%)32 (9.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99935 (8.3%)1 (0.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9998 (1.9%)9 (2.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99915 (3.5%)30 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99932 (7.5%)16 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99932 (7.5%)15 (4.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99915 (3.5%)10 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99990 (21.2%)8 (2.3%)
$100,000+42 (9.9%)8 (2.3%)
Total424 (100.0%)344 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lacon

Average earnings in Lacon are $59,875 for men and $25,694 for women, a difference of 57.1%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,667, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $34,722. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $32,679, while those with graduate degree education have the smallest earnings of $19,688.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lacon
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$47,000$21,750
College or Associate's Degree$81,667$32,679
Bachelor's Degree$34,722$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$59,875$25,694

Family Income in Lacon

Family Income Brackets in Lacon

According to the Lacon family income data, there are 141 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.7% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lacon
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000214.7%
$10,000 to $14,999163.6%
$15,000 to $24,999143.1%
$25,000 to $34,999204.5%
$35,000 to $49,9995211.7%
$50,000 to $74,99914131.7%
$75,000 to $99,9996414.4%
$100,000 to $149,9997516.9%
$150,000 to $199,999337.4%
$200,000+92.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lacon

4-person families (82 | 18.4%) account for the highest median family income in Lacon with $100,250 per family, while 2-person families (228 | 51.2%) have the highest median income of $31,550 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lacon
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families228 (51.2%)$63,100
3-Person Families55 (12.4%)$60,469
4-Person Families82 (18.4%)$100,250
5-Person Families75 (16.9%)$73,250
6-Person Families5 (1.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total445 (100.0%)$65,598

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lacon

The median family income in Lacon is $65,598, with families comprising 2 earners (157) having the highest median family income of $98,750, while families with no earners (94) have the lowest median family income of $53,382, accounting for 35.3% and 21.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lacon
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners94 (21.1%)$53,382
1 Earner161 (36.2%)$64,353
2 Earners157 (35.3%)$98,750
3+ Earners33 (7.4%)$67,250
Total445 (100.0%)$65,598

Household Income in Lacon

Household Income Brackets in Lacon

With 172 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lacon, accounting for 24.6% of all households. In contrast, only 15 households (2.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lacon
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000557.9%
$10,000 to $14,999172.4%
$15,000 to $24,9999914.2%
$25,000 to $34,999466.6%
$35,000 to $49,9998412.0%
$50,000 to $74,99917224.6%
$75,000 to $99,999669.5%
$100,000 to $149,9999814.0%
$150,000 to $199,999466.6%
$200,000+152.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lacon

The median household income in Lacon is $57,262, with the highest median household income of $67,125 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 196 households (28.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,313, with 225 households (32.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lacon
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years25 (3.6%)$60,417
25 to 44 Years196 (28.1%)$67,125
45 to 64 Years252 (36.1%)$63,068
65+ Years225 (32.2%)$40,313
Total698 (100.0%)$57,262

Poverty in Lacon

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lacon

With 15.7% poverty level for males and 17.7% for females among the residents of Lacon, under 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15 males (37.5%) and 7 females (63.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lacon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (37.5%)3 (7.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years5 (23.8%)16 (27.1%)
12 to 14 Years9 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years15 (21.1%)7 (63.6%)
18 to 24 Years28 (26.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years22 (30.1%)23 (29.5%)
35 to 44 Years3 (4.0%)19 (15.0%)
45 to 54 Years12 (12.9%)37 (40.7%)
55 to 64 Years6 (4.4%)10 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years15 (21.1%)10 (13.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)22 (17.3%)
Total130 (15.7%)147 (17.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lacon

According to the poverty statistics in Lacon, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lacon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (62.5%)40 (93.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years16 (76.2%)43 (72.9%)
12 to 14 Years59 (86.8%)21 (100.0%)
15 Years3 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years56 (78.9%)4 (36.4%)
18 to 24 Years79 (73.8%)19 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years51 (69.9%)55 (70.5%)
35 to 44 Years72 (96.0%)108 (85.0%)
45 to 54 Years81 (87.1%)54 (59.3%)
55 to 64 Years129 (95.6%)129 (92.8%)
65 to 74 Years56 (78.9%)64 (86.5%)
75 Years and over70 (100.0%)105 (82.7%)
Total697 (84.3%)684 (82.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lacon

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lacon show that 1.1% or 4 of the total 366 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.0%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lacon
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children200 (98.0%)4 (2.0%)
1 or 2 Children112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total362 (98.9%)4 (1.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lacon

According to the poverty data in Lacon, 54.5% or 12 single-father households and 56.1% or 32 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lacon
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children12 (100.0%)27 (64.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (54.5%)32 (56.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lacon

The poverty data for Lacon shows that 4 of the married-couple family households (1.1%) and 44 of the single-parent households (55.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (2.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (83.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lacon
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)39 (72.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)5 (83.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (1.1%)44 (55.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Lacon

Employment by Class of Employer in Lacon

Among the 665 employed individuals in Lacon, private company employees (470 | 70.7%), local government employees (54 | 8.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (51 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lacon
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees47070.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)131.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)192.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations517.7%
Local Government Employees548.1%
State Government Employees243.6%
Federal Government Employees345.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total665100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lacon

According to the labor force statistics for Lacon, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,454), 50.3% or 731 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.2% or 60 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 79.4% or 162 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.3% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lacon
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years48 (41.4%)15 (31.3%)
20 to 24 Years64 (67.4%)19 (29.7%)
25 to 29 Years31 (38.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years59 (77.6%)5 (8.5%)
35 to 44 Years162 (79.4%)7 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years133 (71.9%)10 (7.5%)
55 to 59 Years135 (72.2%)4 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years60 (69.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years29 (19.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total731 (50.3%)60 (8.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lacon

According to labor force statistics for Lacon, 70.8% of individuals (580) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (819) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 26 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.5% or 82 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.0% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lacon
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School25 (64.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma196 (63.4%)13 (4.1%)
College / Associate Degree277 (74.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher82 (84.5%)21 (22.0%)
Total580 (70.8%)37 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lacon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lacon are Community & Social Service (50 | 7.4%), Education Instruction & Library (40 | 6.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (39 | 5.8%), Management (33 | 4.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (26 | 3.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lacon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lacon, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lacon
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8 (24.2%)25 (75.8%)
Business & Financial3 (25.0%)9 (75.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 5 (10.0%)45 (90.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (12.5%)35 (87.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total (Category)42 (26.3%)118 (73.8%)
Total (Overall)357 (53.2%)314 (46.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lacon are Food Preparation & Serving (48 | 7.1%), Healthcare Support (46 | 6.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (31 | 4.6%), Security & Protection (20 | 3.0%), and Law Enforcement (20 | 3.0%).
Services Occupations in Lacon

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lacon, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (64.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (68.8%), and Personal Care & Service (58.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lacon
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7 (15.2%)39 (84.8%)
Security & Protection20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving15 (31.2%)33 (68.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance20 (64.5%)11 (35.5%)
Personal Care & Service7 (41.2%)10 (58.8%)
Total (Category)69 (42.6%)93 (57.4%)
Total (Overall)357 (53.2%)314 (46.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lacon are Office & Administration (70 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (31 | 4.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lacon

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lacon
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related15 (48.4%)16 (51.6%)
Office & Administration22 (31.4%)48 (68.6%)
Total (Category)37 (36.6%)64 (63.4%)
Total (Overall)357 (53.2%)314 (46.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lacon are Construction & Extraction (78 | 11.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (49 | 7.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lacon

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lacon
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction71 (91.0%)7 (9.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)128 (94.8%)7 (5.2%)
Total (Overall)357 (53.2%)314 (46.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lacon are Production (54 | 8.1%), Transportation (30 | 4.5%), and Material Moving (29 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lacon

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lacon
OccupationMaleFemale
Production46 (85.2%)8 (14.8%)
Transportation22 (73.3%)8 (26.7%)
Material Moving13 (44.8%)16 (55.2%)
Total (Category)81 (71.7%)32 (28.3%)
Total (Overall)357 (53.2%)314 (46.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lacon

Employment Industries in Lacon

The major employment industries in Lacon include Manufacturing (121 | 18.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (109 | 16.2%), Construction (74 | 11.0%), Educational Services (67 | 10.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (52 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Lacon

Employment Industries by Sex in Lacon

The Lacon industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (94.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (89.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (71.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lacon
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction67 (90.5%)7 (9.5%)
Manufacturing112 (92.6%)9 (7.4%)
Wholesale Trade22 (91.7%)2 (8.3%)
Retail Trade20 (41.7%)28 (58.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing24 (60.0%)16 (40.0%)
Utilities13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific9 (40.9%)13 (59.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (52.6%)9 (47.4%)
Educational Services4 (6.0%)63 (94.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11 (10.1%)98 (89.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services15 (28.8%)37 (71.2%)
Public Administration24 (88.9%)3 (11.1%)
Total357 (53.2%)314 (46.8%)

Education in Lacon

School Enrollment in Lacon

The most common levels of schooling among the 339 students in Lacon are high school (136 | 40.1%), middle school (84 | 24.8%), and elementary school (60 | 17.7%).
School Enrollment in Lacon
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool72.1%
Kindergarten123.5%
Elementary School6017.7%
Middle School8424.8%
High School13640.1%
College / Undergraduate267.7%
Graduate / Professional144.1%
Total339100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lacon

Out of a total of 339 students who are enrolled in schools in Lacon, 32 (9.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 307 (90.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (80.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 10 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lacon
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds99 (92.5%)8 (7.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds106 (97.3%)3 (2.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over14 (50.0%)14 (50.0%)
Total307 (90.6%)32 (9.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lacon

Business (36 | 21.4%), education (25 | 14.9%), arts & humanities (19 | 11.3%), engineering (18 | 10.7%), and liberal arts & history (15 | 8.9%) are the most common fields of study among 168 individuals in Lacon who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lacon
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics31.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural116.6%
Physical & Health Sciences53.0%
Psychology63.6%
Social Sciences84.8%
Engineering1810.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology137.7%
Business3621.4%
Education2514.9%
Literature & Languages63.6%
Liberal Arts & History158.9%
Visual & Performing Arts31.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities1911.3%
Total168100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lacon

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lacon

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lacon are males with 3 vehicles (172, accounting for 48.2%) and females with 3 vehicles (92, making up 56.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lacon
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)6 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle30 (8.4%)61 (19.9%)
2 Vehicles125 (35.0%)130 (42.3%)
3 Vehicles172 (48.2%)92 (30.0%)
4 Vehicles24 (6.7%)13 (4.2%)
5 or more Vehicles6 (1.7%)5 (1.6%)
Total357 (100.0%)307 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lacon

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lacon are 30 to 34 minutes (92 commuters, 14.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (72 commuters, 11.5%), and 40 to 44 minutes (68 commuters, 10.9%).
Commute Time in Lacon
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes325.1%
5 to 9 Minutes7211.5%
10 to 14 Minutes508.0%
15 to 19 Minutes599.4%
20 to 24 Minutes508.0%
25 to 29 Minutes142.2%
30 to 34 Minutes9214.7%
35 to 39 Minutes487.7%
40 to 44 Minutes6810.9%
45 to 59 Minutes619.7%
60 to 89 Minutes406.4%
90 or more Minutes406.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Lacon

The most common commute times in Lacon are 40 to 44 minutes (45 commuters, 13.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (56 commuters, 19.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lacon
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes13 (3.8%)19 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes16 (4.6%)56 (19.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes16 (4.6%)34 (12.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes42 (12.2%)17 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes37 (10.7%)13 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes8 (2.3%)6 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes42 (12.2%)50 (17.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes36 (10.4%)12 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes45 (13.0%)23 (8.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes38 (11.0%)23 (8.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes29 (8.4%)11 (3.9%)
90 or more Minutes23 (6.7%)17 (6.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lacon

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lacon are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (62, 18.0%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (42, 14.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lacon
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM38 (11.0%)19 (6.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM52 (15.1%)2 (0.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM28 (8.1%)18 (6.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM40 (11.6%)40 (14.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM62 (18.0%)22 (7.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM40 (11.6%)24 (8.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6 (1.7%)32 (11.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM19 (5.5%)40 (14.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (3.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM13 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (1.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM23 (6.7%)42 (14.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM24 (7.0%)22 (7.8%)
Total345 (100.0%)281 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lacon

Occupancy by Ownership in Lacon

Of the total 698 dwellings in Lacon, owner-occupied units account for 509 (72.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 189 (27.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lacon
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units50972.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units18927.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units698100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lacon

Occupancy by Household Size in Lacon
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household19828.4%
2-Person Household25837.0%
3-Person Household618.7%
4+ Person Household18125.9%
Total Housing Units698100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lacon

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lacon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household124 (62.6%)74 (37.4%)
2-Person Household216 (83.7%)42 (16.3%)
3-Person Household30 (49.2%)31 (50.8%)
4+ Person Household139 (76.8%)42 (23.2%)
Total Housing Units509 (72.9%)189 (27.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lacon

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lacon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School17 (44.7%)21 (55.3%)
High School Diploma225 (69.7%)98 (30.3%)
College/Associate Degree198 (77.0%)59 (23.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher69 (86.3%)11 (13.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lacon

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lacon
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7210.3%
35 to 44 Years14921.3%
45 to 54 Years8812.6%
55 to 64 Years16423.5%
65 to 74 Years9213.2%
75 to 84 Years7610.9%
85 Years and Over578.2%
Total698100.0%

Housing Finances in Lacon

Median Income by Occupancy in Lacon

Median Income by Occupancy in Lacon
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied509 (72.9%)$63,922
Renter-Occupied189 (27.1%)$22,331
Average698 (100.0%)$57,262

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lacon

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lacon
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00019 (3.7%)10 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)26 (13.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99911 (2.2%)6 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99912 (2.4%)18 (9.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99922 (4.3%)47 (24.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99935 (6.9%)11 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99975 (14.7%)9 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999138 (27.1%)34 (18.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99964 (12.6%)2 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99977 (15.1%)21 (11.1%)
$150,000 or more56 (11.0%)5 (2.6%)
Total509 (100.0%)189 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lacon

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lacon
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30051 (10.0%)11 (5.8%)
$300 to $49965 (12.8%)4 (2.1%)
$500 to $799152 (29.9%)47 (24.9%)
$800 to $99948 (9.4%)69 (36.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499159 (31.2%)37 (19.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99930 (5.9%)16 (8.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more4 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total509 (100.0%)189 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lacon

Housing Structures in Lacon

Housing Structures in Lacon
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached59485.1%
Single Unit, Attached111.6%
2 Unit Apartments111.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments334.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments131.9%
10 or more Apartments172.4%
Mobile Home / Other192.7%
Total698100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lacon

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lacon
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached491 (82.7%)103 (17.3%)
Single Unit, Attached11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other4 (21.0%)15 (78.9%)
Total509 (72.9%)189 (27.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lacon

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lacon
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms13 (2.5%)42 (22.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms115 (22.6%)65 (34.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms176 (34.6%)44 (23.3%)
8 or more Rooms202 (39.7%)38 (20.1%)
Total509 (100.0%)189 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lacon

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lacon
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas399 (78.4%)115 (60.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity97 (19.1%)68 (36.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene10 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)6 (3.2%)
Total509 (100.0%)189 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lacon

Household Vehicle Usage in Lacon
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle17 (3.3%)16 (8.5%)
1 Vehicle133 (26.1%)65 (34.4%)
2 Vehicles206 (40.5%)56 (29.6%)
3 or more Vehicles153 (30.1%)52 (27.5%)
Total509 (100.0%)189 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lacon

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lacon

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units262247
Median Property Value$96,700$116,200
Median Household Income$52,625$23
Monthly Housing Costs$529$4
Real Estate Taxes$2,391$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lacon

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lacon
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00035 (13.4%)9 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999111 (42.4%)66 (26.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999111 (42.4%)169 (68.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9995 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total262 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lacon

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lacon
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00019 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99933 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99927 (10.3%)12 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99949 (18.7%)8 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99968 (26.0%)26 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (3.4%)70 (28.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99924 (9.2%)55 (22.3%)
$150,000 or more33 (12.6%)53 (21.5%)
Total262 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lacon

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lacon
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x153 (58.4%)83,281 (33,717.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x37 (14.1%)141 (57.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x14 (5.3%)76 (30.8%)
4.0x or more43 (16.4%)22 (8.9%)
Total262 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lacon

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lacon
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80058 (22.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49927 (10.3%)20 (8.1%)
$800 to $1,499170 (64.9%)29 (11.7%)
Total262 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lacon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lacon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lacon
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years86 (94.5%)5 (5.5%)
6 to 18 Years295 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years115 (95.0%)6 (5.0%)
26 to 34 Years151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years198 (98.0%)4 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years164 (89.1%)20 (10.9%)
55 to 64 Years239 (87.2%)35 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older194 (98.5%)3 (1.5%)
Total1,587 (95.6%)73 (4.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lacon

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lacon
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born86 (94.5%)5 (5.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen295 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen115 (95.0%)6 (5.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lacon

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lacon
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000289 (91.7%)26 (8.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999232 (91.0%)23 (9.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999447 (98.2%)8 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over403 (96.9%)13 (3.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lacon

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lacon
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 640 (44.0%)63 (69.2%)
6 to 18 Years71 (24.1%)234 (79.3%)
19 to 25 Years39 (32.2%)76 (62.8%)
25 to 34 Years58 (38.4%)99 (65.6%)
35 to 44 Years50 (24.7%)171 (84.7%)
45 to 54 Years48 (26.1%)118 (64.1%)
55 to 64 Years55 (20.1%)201 (73.4%)
65 to 74 Years142 (97.9%)79 (54.5%)
75 Years and over194 (98.5%)132 (67.0%)
Total697 (42.0%)1,173 (70.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lacon

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lacon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (1.2%)10 (7.5%)
18 to 34 Years5 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years54 (17.8%)62 (17.4%)
65 to 74 Years19 (26.8%)12 (16.2%)
75 Years and over39 (55.7%)59 (46.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lacon

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lacon: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.3%)22 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over20 (28.6%)33 (26.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lacon: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.0%)8 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.1%)
75 Years and over7 (10.0%)10 (7.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lacon: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (1.2%)10 (7.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years25 (8.3%)25 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (26.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (10.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lacon: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years25 (8.3%)6 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (12.2%)
75 Years and over19 (27.1%)34 (26.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lacon: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (2.6%)4 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (3.2%)

Technology Access in Lacon

Computing Device Access in Lacon

Computing Device Access in Lacon
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop44563.7%
Smartphone56580.9%
Tablet40457.9%
No Computing Device9613.8%
Total698100.0%

Internet Access in Lacon

Internet Access in Lacon
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet71.0%
Broadband Home43261.9%
Cellular Data Only9012.9%
Satellite Internet365.2%
No Internet14520.8%
Total698100.0%

Lacon Summary

Lacon is a small city located in Marshall County, Illinois, United States. It is situated on the banks of the Illinois River, about 30 miles south of Peoria. The population was 2,897 at the 2010 census, down from 3,297 in 2000.

History

Lacon was founded in 1835 by William Lacon, a settler from Kentucky. The city was named after him. The first post office was established in 1837. The city was incorporated in 1853.
In the late 19th century, Lacon was a major shipping point for grain, livestock, and other agricultural products. The city was also home to several manufacturing businesses, including a flour mill, a brickyard, and a furniture factory.

Geography

Lacon is located at 40°45'25" North, 89°20'45" West (40.756944, -89.345833). According to the 2010 census, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles, all land.

Economy

Lacon's economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several grain elevators, a feed mill, and a fertilizer plant. The city also has several manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory, a brickyard, and a flour mill.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 2,897 people, 1,179 households, and 790 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,711.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 1,179 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lacon?
Total Population of Lacon is 1,753.
What is the Total Male Population of Lacon?
Total Male Population of Lacon is 864.
What is the Total Female Population of Lacon?
Total Female Population of Lacon is 889.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lacon?
There are 97.19 Males per 100 Females in Lacon.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lacon?
There are 102.89 Females per 100 Males in Lacon.
What is the Median Population Age in Lacon?
Median Population Age in Lacon is 45.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lacon
Average Family Size in Lacon is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lacon
Average Household Size in Lacon is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lacon?
Per Capita income in Lacon is $32,921.
What is the Median Family Income in Lacon?
Median Family Income in Lacon is $65,598.
What is the Median Household income in Lacon?
Median Household Income in Lacon is $57,262.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lacon?
Income or Wage Gap in Lacon is 54.5%.
Women in Lacon earn 45.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lacon?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lacon is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lacon?
There are 731 People in the Labor Forcein in Lacon.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lacon?
50.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Lacon.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lacon?
Unemployment Rate in Lacon is 8.2%.