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Le Mars Micro

Le Mars, IA · 1 counties · 24,986 residents · 862.828 sq mi
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Le Mars has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,379. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $119,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
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
24,986
+1%since 2000
from 24,849 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+9%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,379
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,638 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,060
+44%since 2000
from $19,442 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(24,215)
Black0.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(328)
Asian0.3%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(1,141)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(23,782)
Black0.3%(73)
Hispanic / Latino3%(742)
Asian0.5%(115)
Other1.4%(358)
Diversity Score12.4%(3,092)
Diversity Score
12
+169%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

Le MarsCENTRAL10,760
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1 component county

Plymouth CountyCENTRAL25,697
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Le Mars, IA?

Le Mars, IA has about 24,986 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Le Mars, IA earns about $56,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Le Mars, IA expensive?

In Le Mars, IA, the median home is worth about $119,400, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Le Mars, IA?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Le Mars, IA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Le Mars, IA?

About 4.8% of people in Le Mars, IA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Le Mars, IA grown since 1990?

Yes, Le Mars, IA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,598 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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