La Salle County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for La Salle County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in La Salle County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in La Salle County, Texas. The estimated population of La Salle County, Texas is 6,956 people, with a median age of 35.

We can look at the total population in La Salle County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,956
 -7.88% -6.23%
2020
7,551
+1.82%
-
2019
7,416
+0.09%
-
2018
7,409
 -0.12% -
2017
7,418
 - -

Population of La Salle County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
12.2%
17.6%
 -30.68%
Black/African American
2.1%
1.2%
 +75.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
84.8%
79.9%
 +6.13%
Asian
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
1.1%
 -27.27%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of La Salle County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35 -3.58% 33.7 -0.59% 38.6 -6.76%
2020 36.3 -0.55% 33.9 -2.59% 41.4 +12.2%
2019 36.5 +7.99% 34.8 +12.62% 36.9 +0.54%
2018 33.8 -0.29% 30.9 -4.04% 36.7 +1.1%
2017 33.9 - 32.2 - 36.3 -

The median age of La Salle County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 643 -33.12% 398 -50.16% 391 218
10 to 19 278 +144.75% 368 +26.78% 899 453
20 to 29 1,075 -27.86% 548 -45.45% 769 306
30 to 39 444 +40.86% 288 +42.47% 652 394
40 to 49 581 -20.18% 281 -33.3% 455 172
50 to 59 605 -21.82% 393 +16.98% 479 460
60 to 69 408 -37.23% 371 -30.73% 264 252
70+ 313 +49.4% 424 6.77% 377 415

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of La Salle County, Texas is $61,042.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for La Salle County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,732.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,682.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,832.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in La Salle County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in La Salle County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of La Salle County, Texas is currently $66,770.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.82% of households in La Salle County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of La Salle County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.14%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.29%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    28.32%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.55%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.19%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.69%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in La Salle County is $18,113.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of La Salle County by the total population of La Salle County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in La Salle County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in La Salle County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    2.96%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.08%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.41%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    67.05%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in La Salle County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of La Salle County over the age of 16 is 5,677.

Of those people, a total of 46.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in La Salle County is 45.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 682 12.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 392 39.80% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 683 67.20% 3.10%
30 to 34 years 453 75.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,002 49.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 746 74.70% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 411 66.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 264 19.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 454 41.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 590 0.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in La Salle County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,657 47.50% 1.60%
Black or African American 147 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 9 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 522 47.70% 4.80%
Two or more races 1,342 47.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4,660 52.00% 1.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 806 23.90% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in La Salle County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in La Salle County is 2,578, with median earnings of $26,071.00.

Women in La Salle County, Texas earning approximately 120.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,578 $26,071.00
Male 1,691 $24,882.00
Female 887 $30,060.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 173 $57,188.00
Business and Financial 103 $101,237.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 74 $0.00
Educational and Library 7 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 130 $43,580.00
Healthcare Support 58 $10,982.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 62 $0.00
Law Enforcement 252 $42,833.00
Food Preparation and Serving 150 $26,389.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 228 $17,414.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $0.00
Sales 259 $15,290.00
Office and Administrative Support 223 $21,479.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 171 $21,153.00
Construction and Extraction 210 $19,762.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 271 $38,649.00
Production 29 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 96 $38,068.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 66 $67,417.00 107 $40,609.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00 100 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 58 $0.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 44 $0.00 86 $0.00
Healthcare Support 28 $0.00 30 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 62 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 207 $31,875.00 45 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 92 $0.00 58 $21,818.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 124 $9,462.00 104 $23,617.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Sales 50 $0.00 209 $7,051.00
Office and Administrative Support 173 $21,343.00 50 $30,147.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 171 $21,153.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 168 $18,512.00 42 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 271 $38,649.00 0 $0.00
Production 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 92 $38,182.00 4 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,868 households in La Salle County, with an average household size of 3.23 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,558 families in La Salle County with an average family size of 3.52 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,175 188 195 310
Average Household Size 3.55 2.96 4.88 1.17
Total Families 1,175 188 195 0
Average Household Size 3.47 2.47 4.83 0

Poverty

Of the 1,558 families in La Salle County, 19.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in La Salle County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,387 housing units in La Salle County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,868 78.26%
Vacant 519 21.74%

11.27% of the total 2,387 housing units in La Salle County are rental units. This is approximately 269 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,460 are occupied by the owner - or 61.16% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in La Salle County is $903.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in La Salle County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    139
  • Less than $500
    30
  • $500 to $999
    216
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    23
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in La Salle County is $83,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in La Salle County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    324
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    652
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    82
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    228
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    30
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    124
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    20
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in La Salle County. The chart below shows the number of properties in La Salle County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    394
  • 1940 to 1949
    134
  • 1950 to 1959
    188
  • 1960 to 1969
    225
  • 1970 to 1979
    422
  • 1980 to 1989
    210
  • 1990 to 1999
    371
  • 2000 to 2009
    280
  • 2010 to 2013
    163
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in La Salle County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    39
  • 1 vehicle available
    375
  • 2 vehicles available
    823
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    631

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in La Salle County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in La Salle County that commute to work in a particular way.

25.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in La Salle County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    142
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,064
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    255
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    229
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    7
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    257
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    13
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    44
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    55
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    125
  • 90 or more minutes
    203

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for La Salle County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in La Salle County, Texas

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