La Grange, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 91, La Grange's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

La Grange is a small community located in California, within Stanislaus County. The total population is 91. It ranks as the 1467th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in La Grange is 46.3 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 13.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in La Grange is $23,594. This is 76% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 71% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 56.0%. This is 367% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 14.3%. This is 116% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $195,300. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 51.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in La Grange is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.6% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (11.0%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

4.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for La Grange, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.