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Le Claire

Iowa · 4,741 residents (2025 est.) · 4.653 sq mi
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Le Claire is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,844. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $318,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 40% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,735
+66%since 2000
from 2,847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,018 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 612 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
−1%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,741 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Le Claire
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,844
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,644 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,532
+119%since 2000
from $21,243 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+11%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,700
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,563
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+54%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,738)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(63)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(200)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(4,232)
Black1.3%(63)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(146)
Asian1.8%(84)
Other4.4%(210)
Diversity Score24.7%(1,171)
Diversity Score
25
+252%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+98%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 86.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Le Claire, Iowa?

Le Claire, Iowa has about 4,735 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Le Claire, Iowa?

The typical household in Le Claire, Iowa earns about $104,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Le Claire, Iowa expensive?

In Le Claire, Iowa, the median home is worth about $318,700, and the typical rent is about $1,563 a month.

How educated are people in Le Claire, Iowa?

About 44.1% of adults age 25 and over in Le Claire, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Le Claire, Iowa?

About 6.8% of people in Le Claire, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Le Claire, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Le Claire, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,001 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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