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Le Grand

Iowa · 905 residents · 1.039 sq mi
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Le Grand has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
905
+2%since 2000
from 883 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
871 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+11%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6887848819771K1990201020202024Le Grand
2024720
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,132
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,884
+100%since 2000
from $16,470 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$649
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+43%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(853)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(16)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(54)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(806)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(10)
Diversity Score19.7%(179)
Diversity Score
20
+220%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+78%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Le Grand, Iowa?

Le Grand, Iowa has about 905 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Le Grand, Iowa earns about $52,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Le Grand, Iowa expensive?

In Le Grand, Iowa, the median home is worth about $121,000, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in Le Grand, Iowa?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Le Grand, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Le Grand, Iowa?

About 12.4% of people in Le Grand, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Le Grand, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Le Grand, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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