Ottawa is a city located in LaSalle County Illinois. Ottawa has a 2024 population of 18,721. It is also the county seat of LaSalle County. Ottawa is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,843 in 2020.
The average household income in Ottawa is $92,222 with a poverty rate of 14.44%. The median age in Ottawa is 40.3 years: 39 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ottawa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,717 | 89.33% |
| Two or more races | 885 | 4.73% |
| Black or African American | 537 | 2.87% |
| Other race | 361 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 213 | 1.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,557 | 2.42 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Married | 3,127 | 3.12 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Non Family | 2,980 | 1.22 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Female | 1,105 | 3.22 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Male | 345 | 3.96 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 734 | 5.72% |
| Associates Degree | 1,303 | 10.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,019 | 15.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 794 | 6.19% |
| High School Graduate | 4,403 | 34.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 299 | 2.33% |
| Some College | 3,274 | 25.53% |
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 | 11,045 | 10,318 | 2,569 |
| Hispanic | 1,024 | 775 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 466 | 431 | 110 |
| Black | 291 | 250 | 0 |
| Other Race | 272 | 227 | 1 |
| Asian | 154 | 154 | 74 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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 48.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,756 | $59,803 | $40,521 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,716 | $91,952 | $74,500 |
| High School Graduate | $42,414 | $57,909 | $32,296 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,500 | $25,592 | $21,596 |
| Overall | $46,298 | $65,807 | $35,869 |
| Some College | $42,890 | $73,297 | $33,415 |
$46,298
Average Earnings
$65,807
Average Male
$35,869
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.03% of Ottawa residents speak only English, while 5.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,026 | 1,730 | 11.51% |
| Hispanic | 1,823 | 705 | 38.67% |
| Other | 361 | 196 | 54.29% |
| Multiple | 877 | 133 | 15.17% |
| Black | 436 | 36 | 8.26% |
| Asian | 213 | 17 | 7.98% |
14.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.28%
Male Poverty Rate
15.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ottawa is Other, with 54.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ottawa is Asian, with 7.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.01% |
| High School | 15.4% |
| Some College | 10.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.64% |
| Female Employed | 5.99% |
| Male Employed | 3.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,372 | $101,793 |
| Households | $73,011 | $92,222 |
| Married Families | $106,518 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,243 | $72,447 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,030
Number of Veterans
954
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 434 |
| First Gulf War | 326 |
| Second Gulf War | 129 |
| Korea | 41 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 398 |
| 65 to 74 | 284 |
| 75+ | 158 |
| 35 to 54 | 153 |
| 18 to 34 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 967 | 7.58% |
| Black | 25 | 8.33% |
| Asian | 18 | 9.52% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.53% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 2.07% |
| Other Race | 9 | 3.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
81.78%
Born in Ottawa
97.42%
Native Born
2.58%
Foreign Born
1.44%
Non Citizen
1.14%
Naturalized
97.42% of Ottawa residents were born in the United States, with 81.78% having been born in Illinois. 1.44% 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 | 18,570 | -30 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 18,600 | -30 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 18,630 | -31 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 18,661 | -30 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 18,691 | -30 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 18,721 | -31 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 18,752 | 69 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 18,683 | -133 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 18,816 | -27 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 18,843 | 704 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 18,139 | -78 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 18,217 | -50 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 18,267 | -76 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 18,343 | -96 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 18,439 | -105 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 18,544 | -96 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 18,640 | -52 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 18,692 | -117 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 18,809 | -103 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 18,912 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,307 | 856 | 4.91% |
| 1990 | 17,451 | -715 | -3.94% |
| 1980 | 18,166 | -550 | -2.94% |
| 1970 | 18,716 | -692 | -3.57% |
| 1960 | 19,408 | 2,451 | 14.45% |
| 1950 | 16,957 | 952 | 5.95% |
| 1940 | 16,005 | 911 | 6.04% |
| 1930 | 15,094 | 4,278 | 39.55% |
| 1920 | 10,816 | 1,281 | 13.43% |
| 1910 | 9,535 | -1,053 | -9.95% |
| 1900 | 10,588 | 603 | 6.04% |
| 1890 | 9,985 | 2,151 | 27.46% |
| 1880 | 7,834 | 98 | 1.27% |
| 1870 | 7,736 | -10,834 | -58.34% |