Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Le Mars, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,640

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.3%8,654

Hispanic/Latino

10.8%1,151

Black

5.5%590

Two or More

1.5%164

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.7%71

Asian

0%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%366

High School Diploma

32.3%2,283

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%445

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%1,073

Associate's Degree

14.1%998

Bachelor's Degree

16.6%1,174

Master's Degree

3.5%249

Professional Degree

0.6%41

Doctorate

0.4%25

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

21.1%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$219,200

Median Renti

$929

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.5%2,669

Renter-Occupied

38.5%1,673

Total Units

4,512

Homeownership

61.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.5%200

$50K–$100K

4.6%123

$100K–$150K

9.7%260

$150K–$200K

21.5%575

$200K–$300K

33.5%893

$300K–$500K

21.1%564

$500K–$1M

2%54

Rent Distribution

Under $500

305

$500–$750

153

$750–$1,000

701

$1,000–$1,250

274

$1,250–$1,500

128

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%112

2010–2019

7.8%351

2000–2009

7.2%323

1990–1999

12.4%558

1980–1989

12%543

1970–1979

15.8%712

1960–1969

10.2%459

1950–1959

12.9%580

1940–1949

2%91

1939 or earlier

17.4%783

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.5%2,495

Electricity

40.9%1,777

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%41

Other

0.4%19

Fuel Oil

0.2%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,701

Mean Household Incomei

$90,260

Per Capita Incomei

$37,904

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

5,828

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%119

$10K–$15K

4.1%178

$15K–$20K

4.9%213

$20K–$25K

1.8%80

$25K–$30K

2.6%115

$30K–$35K

5.4%235

$35K–$40K

2.5%109

$40K–$45K

2.1%90

$45K–$50K

3.2%138

$50K–$60K

9.1%393

$60K–$75K

11.9%518

$75K–$100K

18.7%812

$100K–$125K

8.1%353

$125K–$150K

8%349

$150K–$200K

8.2%355

$200K+

6.6%285

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

166

Residentsi

226

Avg. Tenant Renti

$377/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers65 homes80% occupied$342/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 873 homes90% occupied$416/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC12 homes90% occupied$405/mo rent

811/PRAC16 homes72% occupied$323/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,701/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

78.2%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

20.2%

Low income$37K–$60K/yr

0.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $60K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

69.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14.1% of subsidized households are minority

44.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6886.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

181

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,572

Avg. Commutei

16.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,662

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

440(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured