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La Motte

Iowa · 260 residents · 0.453 sq mi
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La Motte has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
260
−4%since 2000
from 272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
574 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+5%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1882112342572801990201020202024La Motte
2024267
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,750
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,851
+26%since 2000
from $19,794 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(250)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(3)
Diversity Score3.3%(9)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+173%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.2%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Motte, Iowa?

La Motte, Iowa has about 260 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Motte, Iowa?

The typical household in La Motte, Iowa earns about $51,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Motte, Iowa expensive?

In La Motte, Iowa, the median home is worth about $110,900.

How educated are people in La Motte, Iowa?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in La Motte, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Motte, Iowa?

About 6.5% of people in La Motte, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Motte, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, La Motte, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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