La Salle is a very small township located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 4,618 people and two associated neighborhoods, La Salle is the 203rd largest community in Michigan.Unlike some townships, La Salle isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in La Salle are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, La Salle is a township of professionals, service providers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in La Salle who work in management occupations (12.35%), office and administrative support (8.35%), and healthcare (7.49%). La Salle is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The township’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, La Salle’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. La Salle is a small township, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.The education level of La Salle citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 23.40% of adults in La Salle have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in La Salle in 2022 was $36,636, which is upper middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $146,544 for a family of four. However, La Salle contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call La Salle home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of La Salle residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in La Salle include German, English, Irish, French, and Polish. The most common language spoken in La Salle is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
