La Motte, Iowa
La Motte: City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States
About
La Motte is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 260 and a population density of 220 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 250 inhabitants.
The city was created 152 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about La Motte
| Population : | 250 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Jackson County |
| Postal code : | 52054 |
| Area : | 1.18 km2 |
| Altitude : | 925 feet / 282 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 (152 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:46:13 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 211 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
La Motte is located at 42°17'45"N 90°37'15"W (42.2958500, -90.6209600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of La Motte decreased by 4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 260 | - | census |
| 2011 | 268 | 2.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 267 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 262 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 260 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 259 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 258 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 257 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 257 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 254 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 250 | -1.6% | estimation process |
Schools in La Motte
College & universities near La Motte, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154536 | Wartburg Theological Seminary | Dubuque (IA) | 52003-7769 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near La Motte, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
Post offices near La Motte
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| La M Post Office | La Motte (IA) | 52054 |
Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa | 5,924 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Bridgeport | 2,728 | City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States |
| Bellevue | 2,185 | City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States |
| Preston | 941 | City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States |
| Sabula | 545 | Human settlement in Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Miles | 430 | City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States |
| Andrew | 401 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Monmouth | 154 | City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States |
| Springbrook | 140 | City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Saint Donatus | 127 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Baldwin | 107 | City in Jackson County, Iowa, USA |
| Spragueville | 78 | City in Iowa, United States |
