LaSalle
City in LaSalle County, Illinois
LaSalle is a city in LaSalle County, Illinois, with 9,582 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Peru, 2.6 miles NW.
- 9,582residents (2020 Census)
- 518 ftelevation · 158 m
- 13.5 sq miland area · 35.0 km²
- 710 / sq mipopulation density
- 61354ZIP code
About LaSalle
La Salle or LaSalle is a city in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States, located at the intersection of Interstates 39 and 80. It is part of the Ottawa, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Originally platted in 1837 over one square mile (2.6 square kilometers), the city's boundaries have grown to 12 sq mi (31 km2). Named in honor of 17th century Illinois valley explorer, the Sieur de La Salle, city boundaries extend from the Illinois River and Illinois and Michigan Canal to a mile north of Interstate 80 and from the city of Peru on the west to the village of North Utica on the east. Starved Rock State Park is located approximately 5 mi (8 km) to the east. The population was 9,582 as of the 2020 census, down from 9,609 at the 2010 census. LaSalle and its twin city, Peru, make up the core of the Illinois Valley. Due to their combined dominance of the zinc processing industry in the early 1900s, they were collectively nicknamed "Zinc City."
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Living in LaSalle
- Median household income
- $57,732
- Median home value
- $113,500
- Median rent
- $1,045/mo
- Median age
- 40.2
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LaSalle had 9,582 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,582 |
|---|---|
| Density | 710 per sq mi (274 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
LaSalle at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | LaSalle County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,582 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.50 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3352° N, 89.0972° W |
| ZIP code | 61354 |
| Official website | lasalle-il.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1742184 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near LaSalle
- Peru2.6 mi NW
- Oglesby3.2 mi SE
- Dalzell4.2 mi W
- North Utica4.2 mi E
- Spring Valley4.5 mi W
- Cedar Point5.1 mi S
- Ladd6.9 mi NW
- Standard7.0 mi SW
- Tonica8.4 mi S
- Granville8.4 mi SW
- Cherry8.8 mi NW
- Troy Grove9.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about LaSalle
What county is LaSalle in?
LaSalle is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
What is the population of LaSalle, IL?
9,582 people lived in LaSalle at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of LaSalle, IL?
The ZIP code of LaSalle is 61354.
What is the elevation of LaSalle?
518 feet (158 m) above sea level.
What towns are near LaSalle?
Peru (2.6 mi), Oglesby (3.2 mi), Dalzell (4.2 mi), North Utica (4.2 mi), Spring Valley (4.5 mi).
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