La Harpe is a city located in Hancock County Illinois. La Harpe has a 2024 population of 1,144. La Harpe is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -2.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,174 in 2020.
The average household income in La Harpe is $63,287 with a poverty rate of 6.56%. The median age in La Harpe is 50.6 years: 47.3 years for males, and 52.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Harpe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,134 | 96.18% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 3.82% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 535 | 2.15 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Married | 249 | 2.9 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Non Family | 210 | 0 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Female | 67 | 2.81 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Male | 9 | 3.67 | 100 | 0 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
86.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 6.53% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 12.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 109 | 12.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 6.07% |
| High School Graduate | 310 | 36.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 4.43% |
| Some College | 189 | 22.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 820 | 753 | 161 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,500 | $0 | $31,528 |
| Graduate Degree | $157,885 | $0 | $158,462 |
| High School Graduate | $26,875 | $58,611 | $12,340 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,214 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,309 | $65,750 | $25,268 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $80,500 | $28,750 |
$38,309
Average Earnings
$65,750
Average Male
$25,268
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.66% of La Harpe residents speak only English, while 1.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,059 | 75 | 7.08% |
6.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.51%
Male Poverty Rate
9.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Harpe is White, with 7.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Harpe is White, with 7.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.25% |
| High School | 6.42% |
| Some College | 0.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45% |
| Female Employed | 7.94% |
| Male Employed | 1.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,656 | $76,235 |
| Households | $47,944 | $63,287 |
| Married Families | $66,979 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,406 | $39,915 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
76
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Korea | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 8.45% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 11.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.07%
Born in La Harpe
99.66%
Native Born
0.34%
Foreign Born
0.08%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
99.66% of La Harpe residents were born in the United States, with 66.07% having been born in Illinois. 0.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,108 | -7 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 1,115 | -7 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 1,122 | -8 | -0.71% |
| 2026 | 1,130 | -7 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 1,137 | -7 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 1,144 | -8 | -0.69% |
| 2023 | 1,152 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 1,155 | -6 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 1,161 | -13 | -1.11% |
| 2020 | 1,174 | 33 | 2.89% |
| 2019 | 1,141 | -8 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 1,149 | -9 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 1,158 | -15 | -1.28% |
| 2016 | 1,173 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 1,175 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 1,180 | -13 | -1.09% |
| 2013 | 1,193 | -19 | -1.57% |
| 2012 | 1,212 | -10 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 1,222 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 1,227 | 0 | 0% |