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Le Mars

Iowa · 9,826 residents · 8.537 sq mi
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Le Mars has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,121. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $119,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,826
+6%since 2000
from 9,237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,151 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,082 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,121
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,892 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,077
+33%since 2000
from $19,598 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(9,052)
Black0.5%(50)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(530)
Asian0.7%(73)
Other2.6%(258)
Diversity Score21.4%(2,099)
Diversity Score
21
+172%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Le Mars, Iowa?

Le Mars, Iowa has about 9,826 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Le Mars, Iowa earns about $51,121 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 $119,000, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Le Mars, Iowa?

About 19.5% 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 4.0% of people in Le Mars, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Le Mars, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Le Mars, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,372 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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