CITY · 1990 CENSUS
Le Mars
Iowa · 8,454 residents · 8.537 sq mi
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The short version
Le Mars has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,357. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $54,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
202411K
Section 02
Income & economy
$26,357
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,892 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$54,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(8,850)
Black0.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(225)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(726)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(8,396)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(12)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0.4%(34)
Diversity Score2.1%(174)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
78.6%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
No data for the years selected.
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Le Mars, Iowa?
Le Mars, Iowa has about 8,454 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Le Mars, Iowa?
The typical household in Le Mars, Iowa earns about $26,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Le Mars, Iowa expensive?
In Le Mars, Iowa, the median home is worth about $54,200, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.
How educated are people in Le Mars, Iowa?
About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Le Mars, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Le Mars, Iowa?
About 8.9% of people in Le Mars, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.
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