Demographics & People — La Harpe, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,085 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
| Median Age | 42.3 |
| Total Households | 531 |
| Family Households | 301 |
| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0493 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,041 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 378 |
| German | 294 |
| Other groups | 178 |
| American | 140 |
| English | 95 |
| Irish | 78 |
| Swedish | 50 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 38 |
| French (except Basque) | 32 |
Language
| English Only | 1,016 |
| Spanish | 8 |
| Population 5+ | 1,029 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 76 |
| Population 18+ | 935 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for La Harpe, Illinois.