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Le Mars, IA


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Le Mars, Iowa

Le Mars, Iowa, in Plymouth county, is 23 miles NE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 106 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 9,237 people lived in Le Mars.

The People and Families of Le Mars

In Le Mars, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Le Mars had a median family income of $47,409. Significantly, more adults in Le Mars have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Iowa.

Political Inclinations

Le Mars residents donated more money ($300) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Le Mars Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in Le Mars are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Le Mars, 93% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Le Mars strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Le Mars Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Le Mars College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Le Mars Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Le Mars, IA

Comparing Le Mars to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Senior Citizens74
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Men68
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women58
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes63
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime53

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