Lacon is a city located in Marshall County Illinois. Lacon has a 2024 population of 1,856. It is also the county seat of Marshall County. Lacon is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,868 in 2020.
The average household income in Lacon is $76,592 with a poverty rate of 16.71%. The median age in Lacon is 45.3 years: 39.4 years for males, and 52 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lacon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,710 | 97.55% |
| Other race | 31 | 1.77% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.34% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 698 | 2.36 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Married | 366 | 2.91 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 253 | 1.36 | 53 | 47 |
| Female | 57 | 2.96 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Male | 22 | 3.18 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 2.25% |
| Associates Degree | 151 | 12.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 108 | 8.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 3.94% |
| High School Graduate | 577 | 46.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 3.54% |
| Some College | 286 | 23.01% |
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 | 1,206 | 1,141 | 153 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 17 | 11 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,917 | $34,722 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $19,688 |
| High School Graduate | $28,836 | $47,000 | $21,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,375 | $59,875 | $25,694 |
| Some College | $49,732 | $81,667 | $32,679 |
$36,375
Average Earnings
$59,875
Average Male
$25,694
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.13% of Lacon residents speak only English, while 2.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,603 | 255 | 15.91% |
| Other | 30 | 21 | 70% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 15 | 34.88% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
16.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.72%
Male Poverty Rate
17.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lacon is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lacon is White, with 15.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.94% |
| High School | 19.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.18% |
| Some College | 4.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 74.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 61.9% |
| Female Employed | 16.88% |
| Male Employed | 2.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,598 | $87,327 |
| Households | $57,262 | $76,592 |
| Married Families | $74,605 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,865 | $56,539 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
132
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 9.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.1%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
92.41%
Born in Lacon
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lacon residents were born in the United States, with 92.41% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,841 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 1,844 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 1,847 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 1,850 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 1,853 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 1,856 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 1,859 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 1,858 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 1,860 | -8 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 1,868 | 122 | 6.99% |
| 2019 | 1,746 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 1,749 | -31 | -1.74% |
| 2017 | 1,780 | -35 | -1.93% |
| 2016 | 1,815 | -7 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 1,822 | -7 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 1,829 | -27 | -1.45% |
| 2013 | 1,856 | -22 | -1.17% |
| 2012 | 1,878 | -38 | -1.98% |
| 2011 | 1,916 | -27 | -1.39% |
| 2010 | 1,943 | 0 | 0% |