Le Mars, IA

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    10,640
    US Senator
    Chuck Grassley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Joni Ernst
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39
    0.256% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.18%
    3.64% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $74,701
    3.21% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $219,200
    8.41% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    5,662
    0.177% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Le Mars, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95.9% of the residents in Le Mars, IA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Le Mars, IA was $219,200, and the homeownership rate was 61.5%.

    Most people in Le Mars, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Le Mars, IA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesIowaPlymouth County, IASioux City, IA-NE-SDWoodbury & Plymouth Counties--Sioux City PUMA, IA

    Population & Diversity

    Le Mars, IA is home to a population of 10.6k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.47% of Le Mars, IA residents were born outside of the country (688 people).

    In 2024, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.65k people) in Le Mars, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 590 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 482 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.9% of Le Mars, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Le Mars, IA was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Le Mars, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Le Mars, IA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      8.65k ± 202
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      590 ± 82
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      482 ± 276
    10.8%
    Hispanic Population
    1.15k people

    In 2024, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.65k people) in Le Mars, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 590 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 482 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.8% of the people in Le Mars, IA are hispanic (1.15k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Le Mars, IA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      44,333 ± 5,134 people
    2. India
      11,889 ± 2,672 people
    3. Guatemala
      8,189 ± 2,219 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 44,333 Iowa residents, followed by India with 11,889 and Guatemala with 8,189.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.47%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    688 people
    6.74%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    714 people

    As of 2024, 6.47% of Le Mars, IA residents (688 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Le Mars, IA was 6.74%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      227 ± 102
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      98 ± 81
    3. Korea
      34 ± 40

    Le Mars, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.32 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Le Mars, IA.

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    Health

    93.7% of the population of Le Mars, IA has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 0.725% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1,385 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1411 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 466 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.29%
    Uninsured
    51.9%
    Employer Coverage
    14.6%
    Medicaid
    13.7%
    Medicare
    12.8%
    Non-Group
    0.725%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Le Mars, IA declined by 17.7% from 7.64% to 6.29%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Le Mars, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Le Mars, IA employs 5.66k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Le Mars, IA were Manufacturing (1,488 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (745 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (429 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($87,750), Public Administration ($65,188), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,977).

    Employment

    Occupations

    5.66k
    2024 Value
    ± 542
    0.177%
    1 Year growth
    ± 13.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Le Mars, IA grew at a rate of 0.177%, from 5.65k employees to 5.66k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Le Mars, IA, are Production Occupations (862 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (851 people), and Management Occupations (438 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Le Mars, IA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    5.66k
    2024 Value
    ± 542
    0.177%
    1 Year growth
    ± 13.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Le Mars, IA grew at a rate of 0.177%, from 5.65k employees to 5.66k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Le Mars, IA, are Manufacturing (1,488 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (745 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (429 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Le Mars, IA, though some of these residents may live in Le Mars, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,802
    Median earning men ± $6,692
    $41,153
    Median earning women ± $5,896

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,625), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,611), and Wholesale Trade ($63,269).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,917), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,071), and Manufacturing ($50,893).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Iowa

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    Chuck Grassley
    Senator from Iowa3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1981
    Joni Ernst
    Senator from Iowa2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Le Mars, IA was $219,200 in 2024, which is 0.659 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $202,200 to $219,200, a 8.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Le Mars, IA is 61.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Le Mars, IA have an average commute time of 16.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Le Mars, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $219,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$16,354
    $2,669
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$334

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Le Mars, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Le Mars, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    61.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61.5% of the housing units in Le Mars, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Le Mars, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $74,701
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,737
    4.34k
    Number of Households
    ± 482

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.34k households in Le Mars, IA grew to $74,701 from the previous year's value of $72,381.

    The following chart displays the households in Le Mars, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Le Mars, IA is from Iowa.
    0.435
    2024 Wage GINI in Iowa
    0.441
    2023 Wage GINI in Iowa

    In 2024, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.29% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82%)
    2. Carpooled (12.2%)
    3. Worked At Home (3.25%)

    In 2024, 82% of workers in Le Mars, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.2%) and those who worked at home (3.25%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    16.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Le Mars, IA have a shorter commute time (16.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.08% of the workforce in Le Mars, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Le Mars, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Le Mars, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Le Mars, IA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9.18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Le Mars, IA (961 out of 10.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 15.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Le Mars, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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