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La Salle County Overview

$15,492
PER CAPITA INCOME
$54,291
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$62,798
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
1.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
99.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,622
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,965
TOTAL POPULATION
4,303
MALE POPULATION
2,662
FEMALE POPULATION
161.65
MALES / 100 FEMALES
61.86
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
2,308
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
40.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

La Salle County Area Codes

Income in La Salle County

Income Overview in La Salle County

Per Capita Income in La Salle County is $15,492, while median incomes of families and households are $54,291 and $62,798 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,965$15,492
Median Family Income1,411$54,291
Mean Family Income1,411$60,767
Median Household Income1,688$62,798
Mean Household Income1,688$63,787
Income Deficit1,411$8,622
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,9651.04%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,96598.96¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,9650.38

Earnings by Sex in La Salle County

Average Earnings in La Salle County are $25,160, $25,019 for men and $25,283 for women, a difference of 1.0%.
Earnings by Sex in La Salle County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,621 (67.0%)$25,019
Female799 (33.0%)$25,283
Total2,420 (100.0%)$25,160

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Salle County

The most common earnings brackets in La Salle County are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (212 | 13.1%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (147 | 18.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Salle County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less61 (3.8%)59 (7.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99918 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49980 (4.9%)147 (18.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999111 (6.9%)26 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499107 (6.6%)50 (6.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999145 (8.9%)14 (1.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49929 (1.8%)30 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99940 (2.5%)6 (0.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49927 (1.7%)3 (0.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999192 (11.8%)56 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999110 (6.8%)87 (10.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999100 (6.2%)50 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99948 (3.0%)3 (0.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999212 (13.1%)42 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9993 (0.2%)130 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999111 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99973 (4.5%)16 (2.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99951 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99922 (1.4%)77 (9.6%)
$100,000+81 (5.0%)3 (0.4%)
Total1,621 (100.0%)799 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Salle County

Average earnings in La Salle County are $29,899 for men and $29,167 for women, a difference of 2.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $150,972, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $23,732. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $26,944, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,944.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Salle County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$23,732$0
High School Diploma$35,109$26,944
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$150,972$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$29,899$29,167

Family Income in La Salle County

Family Income Brackets in La Salle County

According to the La Salle County family income data, there are 319 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.6% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 10 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in La Salle County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001037.3%
$10,000 to $14,999423.0%
$15,000 to $24,999866.1%
$25,000 to $34,99914310.1%
$35,000 to $49,99930321.5%
$50,000 to $74,99927919.8%
$75,000 to $99,99931922.6%
$100,000 to $149,999936.6%
$150,000 to $199,999302.1%
$200,000+100.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Salle County

4-person families (148 | 10.5%) account for the highest median family income in La Salle County with $96,176 per family, while 2-person families (443 | 31.4%) have the highest median income of $24,052 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Salle County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families443 (31.4%)$48,105
3-Person Families519 (36.8%)$54,493
4-Person Families148 (10.5%)$96,176
5-Person Families207 (14.7%)$0
6-Person Families94 (6.7%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,411 (100.0%)$54,291

Family Income by Number of Earners in La Salle County

The median family income in La Salle County is $54,291, with families comprising 3+ earners (69) having the highest median family income of $145,083, while families with no earners (235) have the lowest median family income of $30,824, accounting for 4.9% and 16.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in La Salle County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners235 (16.7%)$30,824
1 Earner723 (51.2%)$44,974
2 Earners384 (27.2%)$79,971
3+ Earners69 (4.9%)$145,083
Total1,411 (100.0%)$54,291

Household Income in La Salle County

Household Income Brackets in La Salle County

With 402 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in La Salle County, accounting for 23.8% of all households. In contrast, only 15 households (0.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in La Salle County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001358.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991156.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991227.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991549.1%
$35,000 to $49,99919911.8%
$50,000 to $74,99940223.8%
$75,000 to $99,99932219.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991227.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991056.2%
$200,000+150.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in La Salle County

The median household income in La Salle County is $62,798, with the highest median household income of $77,926 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 525 households (31.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 21 households (1.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in La Salle County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years21 (1.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years526 (31.2%)$69,362
45 to 64 Years525 (31.1%)$77,926
65+ Years616 (36.5%)$47,996
Total1,688 (100.0%)$62,798

Poverty in La Salle County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Salle County

With 26.2% poverty level for males and 30.3% for females among the residents of La Salle County, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 91 males (74.6%) and 29 females (49.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Salle County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)40 (43.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years79 (21.6%)140 (49.1%)
12 to 14 Years68 (54.0%)37 (24.3%)
15 Years91 (74.6%)29 (49.1%)
16 and 17 Years35 (42.2%)25 (17.4%)
18 to 24 Years308 (60.0%)79 (26.3%)
25 to 34 Years71 (12.4%)82 (49.1%)
35 to 44 Years50 (18.6%)120 (29.7%)
45 to 54 Years79 (25.0%)70 (25.9%)
55 to 64 Years65 (22.3%)55 (27.4%)
65 to 74 Years3 (1.5%)55 (25.1%)
75 Years and over35 (9.1%)67 (19.7%)
Total884 (26.2%)799 (30.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Salle County

According to the poverty statistics in La Salle County, males aged under 5 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 82.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Salle County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years120 (100.0%)52 (56.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years287 (78.4%)145 (50.9%)
12 to 14 Years58 (46.0%)115 (75.7%)
15 Years31 (25.4%)30 (50.8%)
16 and 17 Years48 (57.8%)119 (82.6%)
18 to 24 Years205 (40.0%)221 (73.7%)
25 to 34 Years503 (87.6%)85 (50.9%)
35 to 44 Years219 (81.4%)284 (70.3%)
45 to 54 Years237 (75.0%)200 (74.1%)
55 to 64 Years226 (77.7%)146 (72.6%)
65 to 74 Years203 (98.5%)164 (74.9%)
75 Years and over349 (90.9%)274 (80.3%)
Total2,486 (73.8%)1,835 (69.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Salle County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in La Salle County show that 16.9% or 174 of the total 1,027 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 18.1%, comprising of 55 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 13.9%, which includes 11 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Salle County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children537 (83.3%)108 (16.7%)
1 or 2 Children248 (81.9%)55 (18.1%)
3 or 4 Children68 (86.1%)11 (13.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total853 (83.1%)174 (16.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Salle County

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Salle County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)47 (43.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)93 (49.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Salle County

The poverty data for La Salle County shows that 174 of the married-couple family households (16.9%) and 93 of the single-parent households (24.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 55 households (18.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Salle County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children108 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children55 (18.1%)47 (17.2%)
3 or 4 Children11 (13.9%)46 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total174 (16.9%)93 (24.2%)

Race in La Salle County

The most populous races in La Salle County are Hispanic or Latino (6,090 | 87.4%), White / Caucasian (3,627 | 52.1%), and Two or more Races (2,239 | 32.2%).
Race in La Salle County
Race# Population% Population
Asian60.1%
Black / African American2323.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino6,09087.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,62752.1%
Two or more Races2,23932.2%
Some other Race86112.4%
Total6,965100.0%

Ancestry in La Salle County

The most populous ancestries reported in La Salle County are Mexican (5,631 | 80.8%), American (469 | 6.7%), German (280 | 4.0%), Irish (234 | 3.4%), and Spaniard (110 | 1.6%), together accounting for 96.5% of all La Salle County residents.
Ancestry in La Salle County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African220.3%
American4696.7%
Apache70.1%
British130.2%
Central American871.3%
Danish540.8%
English660.9%
European70.1%
German2804.0%
Guatemalan470.7%
Honduran340.5%
Irish2343.4%
Jamaican70.1%
Mexican5,63180.8%
Norwegian70.1%
Polish140.2%
Puerto Rican410.6%
Salvadoran60.1%
Scotch-Irish781.1%
Scottish540.8%
Spaniard1101.6%
Sri Lankan60.1%
Subsaharan African220.3%
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Immigrants in La Salle County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in La Salle County came from Latin America (415 | 6.0%), Central America (395 | 5.7%), Mexico (335 | 4.8%), Guatemala (47 | 0.7%), and Caribbean (10 | 0.1%), together accounting for 17.3% of all La Salle County residents.
Immigrants in La Salle County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa90.1%
Caribbean100.1%
Central America3955.7%
Dominican Republic100.1%
Ecuador100.1%
El Salvador60.1%
Guatemala470.7%
Honduras70.1%
Latin America4156.0%
Mexico3354.8%
South America100.1%
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Sex and Age in La Salle County

Sex and Age in La Salle County

The most populous age groups in La Salle County are 15 to 19 Years (615 | 14.3%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (300 | 11.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in La Salle County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years120 (2.8%)92 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Years191 (4.4%)162 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years301 (7.0%)275 (10.3%)
15 to 19 Years615 (14.3%)275 (10.3%)
20 to 24 Years213 (5.0%)238 (8.9%)
25 to 29 Years447 (10.4%)96 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Years391 (9.1%)71 (2.7%)
35 to 39 Years228 (5.3%)300 (11.3%)
40 to 44 Years420 (9.8%)110 (4.1%)
45 to 49 Years149 (3.5%)71 (2.7%)
50 to 54 Years265 (6.2%)199 (7.5%)
55 to 59 Years183 (4.3%)51 (1.9%)
60 to 64 Years147 (3.4%)150 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years162 (3.8%)107 (4.0%)
70 to 74 Years87 (2.0%)112 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years75 (1.7%)256 (9.6%)
80 to 84 Years216 (5.0%)54 (2.0%)
85 Years and over93 (2.2%)43 (1.6%)
Total4,303 (100.0%)2,662 (100.0%)

Families and Households in La Salle County

Median Family Size in La Salle County

The median family size in La Salle County is 3.81 persons per family, with single female/mother families (188 | 13.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.91 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (196 | 13.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.61 persons per family.
Median Family Size in La Salle County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,027 (72.8%)3.66
Single Male/Father196 (13.9%)2.61
Single Female/Mother188 (13.3%)5.91
Total Families1,411 (100.0%)3.81

Median Household Size in La Salle County

The median household size in La Salle County is 3.56 persons per household, with single female/mother households (188 | 11.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.96 persons per household. non-family households (277 | 16.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.56 persons per household.
Median Household Size in La Salle County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,027 (60.8%)3.74
Single Male/Father196 (11.6%)3.11
Single Female/Mother188 (11.1%)5.96
Non-family277 (16.4%)1.56
Total Households1,688 (100.0%)3.56

Household Size by Marriage Status in La Salle County

Out of a total of 1,688 households in La Salle County, 1,411 (83.6%) are family households, while 277 (16.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 443, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 217.
Household Size by Marriage Status in La Salle County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-217 (12.9%)
2-Person Households443 (26.2%)46 (2.7%)
3-Person Households374 (22.2%)14 (0.8%)
4-Person Households268 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households178 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households94 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households54 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,411 (83.6%)277 (16.4%)

Female Fertility in La Salle County

Fertility by Age in La Salle County

Average fertility rate in La Salle County is 5.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 15.0 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 La Salle County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)15.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)5.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Salle County

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Salle County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in La Salle County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in La Salle County
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 Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree6 (100.0%)120.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)5.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Salle County

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Salle County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in La Salle County

Employment by Class of Employer in La Salle County

Among the 2,207 employed individuals in La Salle County, private company employees (1,303 | 59.0%), local government employees (352 | 16.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (198 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in La Salle County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,30359.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1989.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations843.8%
Local Government Employees35216.0%
State Government Employees1687.6%
Federal Government Employees1024.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,207100.0%

Employment Status by Age in La Salle County

According to the labor force statistics for La Salle County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,643), 40.9% or 2,308 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 97 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 74.1% or 507 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.0% or 86 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in La Salle County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years64 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years283 (62.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years336 (61.9%)10 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Years262 (56.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years484 (45.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years507 (74.1%)86 (17.0%)
55 to 59 Years139 (59.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years56 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years171 (36.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,308 (40.9%)97 (4.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Salle County

According to labor force statistics for La Salle County, 54.4% of individuals (1,783) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,278) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 96 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 73.6% or 162 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 17.5% or 57 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Salle County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School325 (29.9%)190 (17.5%)
High School Diploma1,124 (70.1%)56 (3.5%)
College / Associate Degree173 (47.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher162 (73.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,783 (54.4%)177 (5.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in La Salle County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Salle County are Management (127 | 5.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (84 | 3.8%), Health Technologists (84 | 3.8%), Community & Social Service (67 | 3.0%), and Legal Services & Support (58 | 2.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in La Salle County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Salle County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in La Salle County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management30 (23.6%)97 (76.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 54 (80.6%)13 (19.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support54 (93.1%)4 (6.9%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)84 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)84 (100.0%)
Total (Category)95 (32.5%)197 (67.5%)
Total (Overall)1,455 (65.8%)757 (34.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in La Salle County are Security & Protection (314 | 14.2%), Law Enforcement (269 | 12.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (125 | 5.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (115 | 5.2%), and Healthcare Support (107 | 4.8%).
Services Occupations in La Salle County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in La Salle County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (81.7%), and Security & Protection (72.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (79.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (64.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in La Salle County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support22 (20.6%)85 (79.4%)
Security & Protection227 (72.3%)87 (27.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement182 (67.7%)87 (32.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving94 (81.7%)21 (18.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance44 (35.2%)81 (64.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total (Category)387 (55.9%)305 (44.1%)
Total (Overall)1,455 (65.8%)757 (34.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in La Salle County are Sales & Related (187 | 8.5%), and Office & Administration (111 | 5.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in La Salle County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in La Salle County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related24 (12.8%)163 (87.2%)
Office & Administration19 (17.1%)92 (82.9%)
Total (Category)43 (14.4%)255 (85.6%)
Total (Overall)1,455 (65.8%)757 (34.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in La Salle County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (325 | 14.7%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (211 | 9.5%), and Construction & Extraction (189 | 8.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in La Salle County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in La Salle County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction189 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair325 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)725 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,455 (65.8%)757 (34.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in La Salle County are Material Moving (113 | 5.1%), Transportation (86 | 3.9%), and Production (6 | 0.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in La Salle County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in La Salle County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,455 (65.8%)757 (34.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in La Salle County

Employment Industries in La Salle County

The major employment industries in La Salle County include Public Administration (467 | 21.1%), Retail Trade (326 | 14.7%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (232 | 10.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (204 | 9.2%), and Educational Services (195 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in La Salle County

Employment Industries by Sex in La Salle County

The La Salle County industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (86.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in La Salle County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting227 (97.8%)5 (2.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction116 (95.1%)6 (4.9%)
Construction96 (75.6%)31 (24.4%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade163 (50.0%)163 (50.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing145 (92.4%)12 (7.6%)
Professional & Scientific7 (70.0%)3 (30.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)195 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance28 (13.7%)176 (86.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services79 (67.5%)38 (32.5%)
Public Administration376 (80.5%)91 (19.5%)
Total1,455 (65.8%)757 (34.2%)

Education in La Salle County

School Enrollment in La Salle County

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,930 students in La Salle County are high school (893 | 46.3%), elementary school (425 | 22.0%), and college / undergraduate (329 | 17.1%).
School Enrollment in La Salle County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool20.1%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School42522.0%
Middle School23912.4%
High School89346.3%
College / Undergraduate32917.1%
Graduate / Professional422.2%
Total1,930100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Salle County

Out of a total of 1,930 students who are enrolled in schools in La Salle County, 423 (21.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,507 (78.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 113 (85.0% 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 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Salle County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old302 (85.6%)51 (14.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds305 (89.2%)37 (10.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds274 (76.5%)84 (23.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds378 (93.1%)28 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds145 (57.1%)109 (42.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over20 (15.0%)113 (85.0%)
Total1,507 (78.1%)423 (21.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Salle County

Business (105 | 41.2%), science & technology (50 | 19.6%), education (36 | 14.1%), computers & mathematics (28 | 11.0%), and engineering (22 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 255 individuals in La Salle County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Salle County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2811.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural83.1%
Physical & Health Sciences41.6%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences20.8%
Engineering228.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology5019.6%
Business10541.2%
Education3614.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total255100.0%

Transportation & Commute in La Salle County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Salle County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in La Salle County are males with 2 vehicles (739, accounting for 50.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (351, making up 98.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Salle County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle10 (0.7%)19 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle128 (8.8%)45 (6.0%)
2 Vehicles739 (50.8%)351 (46.7%)
3 Vehicles425 (29.2%)190 (25.3%)
4 Vehicles81 (5.6%)14 (1.9%)
5 or more Vehicles72 (5.0%)133 (17.7%)
Total1,455 (100.0%)752 (100.0%)

Commute Time in La Salle County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in La Salle County are 5 to 9 minutes (915 commuters, 42.5%), 30 to 34 minutes (314 commuters, 14.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (210 commuters, 9.8%).
Commute Time in La Salle County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1597.4%
5 to 9 Minutes91542.5%
10 to 14 Minutes2109.8%
15 to 19 Minutes1999.2%
20 to 24 Minutes10.1%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes31414.6%
35 to 39 Minutes110.5%
40 to 44 Minutes50.2%
45 to 59 Minutes492.3%
60 to 89 Minutes803.7%
90 or more Minutes2109.8%

Commute Time by Sex in La Salle County

The most common commute times in La Salle County are 5 to 9 minutes (586 commuters, 40.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (329 commuters, 46.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in La Salle County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes41 (2.8%)118 (16.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes586 (40.6%)329 (46.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes104 (7.2%)106 (14.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes159 (11.0%)40 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes1 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes274 (19.0%)40 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes11 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes5 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes4 (0.3%)45 (6.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes49 (3.4%)31 (4.4%)
90 or more Minutes210 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Salle County

The most frequent times of departure to work in La Salle County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (243, 16.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (189, 26.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Salle County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5 (0.4%)40 (5.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM236 (16.3%)24 (3.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM127 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM177 (12.3%)73 (10.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM169 (11.7%)44 (6.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM65 (4.5%)189 (26.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM243 (16.8%)26 (3.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM158 (10.9%)110 (15.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (0.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)98 (13.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM210 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM40 (2.8%)84 (11.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM14 (1.0%)15 (2.1%)
Total1,444 (100.0%)709 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in La Salle County

Occupancy by Ownership in La Salle County

Of the total 1,688 dwellings in La Salle County, owner-occupied units account for 1,335 (79.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 353 (20.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in La Salle County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,33579.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units35320.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,688100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in La Salle County

Occupancy by Household Size in La Salle County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household21712.9%
2-Person Household48929.0%
3-Person Household38823.0%
4+ Person Household59435.2%
Total Housing Units1,688100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Salle County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Salle County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household163 (75.1%)54 (24.9%)
2-Person Household412 (84.3%)77 (15.8%)
3-Person Household351 (90.5%)37 (9.5%)
4+ Person Household409 (68.9%)185 (31.1%)
Total Housing Units1,335 (79.1%)353 (20.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Salle County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Salle County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School388 (89.4%)46 (10.6%)
High School Diploma603 (72.7%)226 (27.3%)
College/Associate Degree231 (76.2%)72 (23.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher113 (92.6%)9 (7.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Salle County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Salle County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years33720.0%
35 to 44 Years21012.4%
45 to 54 Years30217.9%
55 to 64 Years22313.2%
65 to 74 Years26115.5%
75 to 84 Years32619.3%
85 Years and Over291.7%
Total1,688100.0%

Housing Finances in La Salle County

Median Income by Occupancy in La Salle County

Median Income by Occupancy in La Salle County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,335 (79.1%)$64,970
Renter-Occupied353 (20.9%)$52,534
Average1,688 (100.0%)$62,798

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Salle County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Salle County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999105 (7.9%)14 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99960 (4.5%)54 (15.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99956 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99966 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99998 (7.3%)56 (15.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999147 (11.0%)52 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999364 (27.3%)37 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999205 (15.4%)118 (33.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99999 (7.4%)22 (6.2%)
$150,000 or more119 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,335 (100.0%)353 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Salle County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Salle County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300147 (11.0%)29 (8.2%)
$300 to $499334 (25.0%)5 (1.4%)
$500 to $799396 (29.7%)47 (13.3%)
$800 to $999157 (11.8%)120 (34.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499109 (8.2%)68 (19.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999150 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more42 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,335 (100.0%)353 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in La Salle County

Housing Structures in La Salle County

Housing Structures in La Salle County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,03561.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments1026.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments110.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments855.0%
10 or more Apartments90.5%
Mobile Home / Other44626.4%
Total1,688100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Salle County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Salle County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,005 (97.1%)30 (2.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)102 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)85 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other330 (74.0%)116 (26.0%)
Total1,335 (79.1%)353 (20.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Salle County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Salle County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room7 (0.5%)9 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms56 (4.2%)33 (9.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms405 (30.3%)254 (72.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms564 (42.2%)20 (5.7%)
8 or more Rooms303 (22.7%)37 (10.5%)
Total1,335 (100.0%)353 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Salle County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Salle County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas294 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas54 (4.0%)6 (1.7%)
Electricity973 (72.9%)347 (98.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels14 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,335 (100.0%)353 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in La Salle County

Household Vehicle Usage in La Salle County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle31 (2.3%)12 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle177 (13.3%)134 (38.0%)
2 Vehicles617 (46.2%)180 (51.0%)
3 or more Vehicles510 (38.2%)27 (7.6%)
Total1,335 (100.0%)353 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in La Salle County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in La Salle County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units912423
Median Property Value$93,700$178,200
Median Household Income$49,980$13
Monthly Housing Costs$481$42
Real Estate Taxes$959$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Salle County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Salle County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000217 (23.8%)86 (20.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999314 (34.4%)58 (13.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999278 (30.5%)248 (58.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999103 (11.3%)14 (3.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)17 (4.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total912 (100.0%)423 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Salle County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Salle County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00076 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999152 (16.7%)45 (10.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99982 (9.0%)30 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999147 (16.1%)16 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999123 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999163 (17.9%)241 (57.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99963 (6.9%)42 (9.9%)
$150,000 or more106 (11.6%)36 (8.5%)
Total912 (100.0%)423 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Salle County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Salle County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x487 (53.4%)68,494 (16,192.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x156 (17.1%)146 (34.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x3 (0.3%)145 (34.3%)
4.0x or more257 (28.2%)41 (9.7%)
Total912 (100.0%)423 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Salle County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Salle County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800414 (45.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499275 (30.1%)260 (61.5%)
$800 to $1,499212 (23.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total912 (100.0%)423 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in La Salle County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Salle County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Salle County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years212 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,668 (94.7%)93 (5.3%)
19 to 25 Years196 (41.6%)275 (58.4%)
26 to 34 Years440 (66.8%)219 (33.2%)
35 to 44 Years537 (79.8%)136 (20.2%)
45 to 54 Years285 (48.6%)301 (51.4%)
55 to 64 Years336 (68.3%)156 (31.7%)
65 to 74 Years422 (99.3%)3 (0.7%)
75 Years and older725 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,821 (80.3%)1,183 (19.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Salle County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Salle County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born212 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,668 (94.7%)93 (5.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen196 (41.6%)275 (58.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Salle County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Salle County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000837 (82.6%)176 (17.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,132 (85.1%)199 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,034 (75.9%)328 (24.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999913 (81.0%)214 (19.0%)
$100,000 and over905 (77.3%)266 (22.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Salle County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Salle County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 628 (13.2%)184 (86.8%)
6 to 18 Years564 (32.0%)1,104 (62.7%)
19 to 25 Years53 (11.3%)143 (30.4%)
25 to 34 Years87 (13.2%)353 (53.6%)
35 to 44 Years30 (4.5%)507 (75.3%)
45 to 54 Years40 (6.8%)245 (41.8%)
55 to 64 Years96 (19.5%)247 (50.2%)
65 to 74 Years399 (93.9%)269 (63.3%)
75 Years and over725 (100.0%)165 (22.8%)
Total2,022 (33.7%)3,217 (53.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Salle County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Salle County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years24 (3.4%)72 (11.3%)
18 to 34 Years21 (1.9%)37 (7.9%)
35 to 64 Years54 (6.2%)40 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years94 (45.6%)76 (34.7%)
75 Years and over121 (31.5%)66 (19.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in La Salle County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in La Salle County: <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 Years52 (5.9%)26 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over81 (21.1%)54 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in La Salle County: <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 Years18 (2.1%)5 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years31 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (2.3%)45 (13.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in La Salle County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years24 (3.4%)72 (11.3%)
18 to 34 Years21 (1.9%)37 (7.9%)
35 to 64 Years2 (0.2%)5 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years29 (14.1%)8 (3.6%)
75 Years and over33 (8.6%)16 (4.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in La Salle County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)72 (11.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years30 (14.6%)39 (17.8%)
75 Years and over111 (28.9%)31 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in La Salle County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)72 (11.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)35 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)45 (20.5%)
75 Years and over43 (11.2%)17 (5.0%)

Technology Access in La Salle County

Computing Device Access in La Salle County

Computing Device Access in La Salle County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,00359.4%
Smartphone1,48387.9%
Tablet78446.5%
No Computing Device18210.8%
Total1,688100.0%

Internet Access in La Salle County

Internet Access in La Salle County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,06763.2%
Cellular Data Only472.8%
Satellite Internet1378.1%
No Internet44926.6%
Total1,688100.0%

La Salle County Summary

La Salle County is located in the south-central region of Texas, and is part of the Eagle Ford Shale region. It is bordered by Webb County to the north, McMullen County to the east, Dimmit County to the south, and Zavala County to the west. The county seat is Cotulla, and the largest city is Encinal. The county has a total area of 1,335 square miles, of which 1,334 square miles is land and 1 square mile is water.

History

La Salle County was established in 1858 and named after René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, a French explorer who explored the area in the late 1600s. The county was originally part of the Nueces Strip, a disputed area between the United States and Mexico. The area was settled by ranchers and farmers in the late 1800s, and the population grew steadily throughout the 20th century.

Geography

La Salle County is located in the south-central region of Texas, and is part of the Eagle Ford Shale region. It is bordered by Webb County to the north, McMullen County to the east, Dimmit County to the south, and Zavala County to the west. The county has a total area of 1,335 square miles, of which 1,334 square miles is land and 1 square mile is water. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The climate is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

The economy of La Salle County is largely based on agriculture and oil and gas production. The county is home to several large ranches, and the main crops grown in the area are cotton, corn, sorghum, and wheat. Oil and gas production is a major industry in the county, and the Eagle Ford Shale formation is a major source of oil and gas. The county also has a growing tourism industry, with several state parks and recreational areas.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of La Salle County was 6,886. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 17.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 81.2% of the population. The median household income was $30,945, and the median family income was $35,938. The per capita income was $14,945. About 20.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
La Salle County is a rural area with a diverse population. The county has a strong agricultural and oil and gas industry, and is home to several state parks and recreational areas. The population is largely Hispanic, and the median household income is lower than the state average. The county is a growing area, and is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in La Salle County?
Per Capita income in La Salle County is $15,492.
What is the Median Family Income in La Salle County?
Median Family Income in La Salle County is $54,291.
What is the Median Household income in La Salle County?
Median Household Income in La Salle County is $62,798.
What is Income or Wage Gap in La Salle County?
Income or Wage Gap in La Salle County is 1.0%.
Women in La Salle County earn 99.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in La Salle County?
Family Income Deficit in La Salle County is $8,622.
Families that are below poverty line in La Salle County earn $8,622 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in La Salle County?
Inequality or Gini Index in La Salle County is 0.38.
What is the Total Population of La Salle County?
Total Population of La Salle County is 6,965.
What is the Total Male Population of La Salle County?
Total Male Population of La Salle County is 4,303.
What is the Total Female Population of La Salle County?
Total Female Population of La Salle County is 2,662.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in La Salle County?
There are 161.65 Males per 100 Females in La Salle County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in La Salle County?
There are 61.86 Females per 100 Males in La Salle County.
What is the Median Population Age in La Salle County?
Median Population Age in La Salle County is 35.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in La Salle County
Average Family Size in La Salle County is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in La Salle County
Average Household Size in La Salle County is 3.6 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in La Salle County?
There are 2,308 People in the Labor Forcein in La Salle County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in La Salle County?
40.9% of People are in the Labor Force in La Salle County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in La Salle County?
Unemployment Rate in La Salle County is 4.2%.