Le Claire, IA Demographics

A map of Le Claire's Population by Race

Le Claire, Iowa has an estimated population of 4,735, a less than 1% change from the 4,710 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.1% Hispanic, 1.8% Asian, 1.3% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Le Claire, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Le Claire has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Le Claire, that probability was 21.7% in 2020 and 19.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Le Claire is ranked the 91st most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Le Claire was ranked the 90th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Le Claire's White Population

4,232 residents of Le Claire, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Le Claire is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Le Claire ranks 822nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Claire's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Le Claire's population has increased from 88.3% to 89.4%.

Le Claire is more White than neighboring Rapids City (87.6% White), Hampton (76% White), and Argo (35.7% White). Le Claire is less White than neighboring Port Byron (89.9% White), and Princeton (94.5% White).

Le Claire's Black Population

63 residents of Le Claire, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Le Claire is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Le Claire ranks 95th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Claire's Black population has declined by an estimated 37.0%. Black residents' share of Le Claire's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.3%.

Le Claire is more Black than neighboring Rapids City (0.1% Black), Port Byron (0% Black), Argo (0% Black), and Princeton (0% Black). Le Claire is less Black than neighboring Hampton (1.7% Black).

Le Claire's Asian Population

84 residents of Le Claire, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Le Claire is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Le Claire ranks 98th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Claire's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.2%. Asian residents' share of Le Claire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Le Claire is more Asian than neighboring Rapids City (0.4% Asian), Port Byron (0% Asian), Hampton (0% Asian), and Princeton (0% Asian). Le Claire is less Asian than neighboring Argo (64.3% Asian).

Le Claire's Hispanic Population

146 residents of Le Claire, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Le Claire is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Le Claire ranks 334th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Claire's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Le Claire's population has decreased from 3.6% to 3.1%.

Le Claire is more Hispanic than neighboring Argo (0% Hispanic), and Princeton (1.1% Hispanic). Le Claire is less Hispanic than neighboring Rapids City (7.2% Hispanic), Port Byron (8.1% Hispanic), and Hampton (15.8% Hispanic).

Le Claire's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Le Claire, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Le Claire is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Le Claire ranks 306th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Claire's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Le Claire's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Le Claire is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hampton (0.2% Native American/Other).

Le Claire's Multiracial Population

210 residents of Le Claire, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Le Claire is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Le Claire ranks 201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Le Claire's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Le Claire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Le Claire is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Byron (2% Multiracial), and Argo (0% Multiracial). Le Claire is less Multiracial than neighboring Rapids City (4.7% Multiracial), and Hampton (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.