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Le Claire

Iowa · 4,710 residents · 4.653 sq mi
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Le Claire is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,534. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,300. Households here earn about 27% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,710
+65%since 2000
from 2,847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,012 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 612 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+7%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Le Claire
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,534
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,644 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,672
+91%since 2000
from $21,243 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+45%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(4,157)
Black2.1%(100)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(170)
Asian1.4%(65)
Other1.8%(84)
Diversity Score21.6%(1,015)
Diversity Score
22
+207%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+105%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Le Claire, Iowa?

Le Claire, Iowa has about 4,710 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Le Claire, Iowa earns about $78,534 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 $225,300, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Le Claire, Iowa?

About 36.6% 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 7.0% 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 1,976 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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