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Le Roy, IL
City in McLean County, Illinois.
Population
3,236
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,346
ZIP codes
0
Le Roy and its ZIP codes
Le Roy at a glance
- Le Roy is about 5.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,875, close to the Illinois median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,600 (36% below Illinois) and median rent is $830 a month.
Local data for Le Roy, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Le Roy, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,875
Poverty rate
2.8%
Median home value
$167,600
Median rent
$830/mo
Homeownership
77.9%
Bachelor's or higher
34.5%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (646), Irish Americans (467), Scottish Americans (129).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Le Roy.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,708
87,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $5,603 per person
How people get to work
Le Roy, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Le Roy, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
782
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Le Roy, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Le Roy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EllsworthVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| DownsVillage | 8 mi | 3 |
| Farmer CityCity | 9.1 mi | 2.4 |
| ArrowsmithVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| De WittVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| HeyworthVillage | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| BellflowerVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| WapellaVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| SaybrookVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| CooksvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| BloomingtonCity | 15 mi | 27.1 |
| WeldonVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| LaneCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| MansfieldVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| De LandVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| ShirleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Le Roy, IL in?
- Le Roy is in McLean County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Le Roy, IL?
- About 3,236 people live in Le Roy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Le Roy?
- Nearby places include Ellsworth (7.8 mi), Downs (8 mi), Farmer City (9.1 mi), Arrowsmith (10 mi), De Witt (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023