Lacon, IL is a small town in Marshall County located near the Illinois and Indiana border. It has a population of 1,794 and a population density of 1,071 people per square mile. The town is home to many local businesses including Lewis Auto Parts, Wilson's Hardware Store, and Lacon Liquors. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking and biking in nearby Kickapoo State Park or fishing on the Illinois River. Other organizations in the area include the Lacon Senior Center which hosts events such as senior bingo nights as well as the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce that helps promote local businesses. Local sporting events include high school football games at Lacon High School or youth soccer at Liberty Park.
The population in Lacon is 1,794. There are 1,121 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lacon is 47.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lacon is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lacon
- 53.6% are married
- 7.7% are divorced
- 25.7% are married with children
- 12.0% have children, but are single
Race in Lacon
- 96.0% are White
- 1.9% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander