Le Mars, Iowa
Le Mars: City in Iowa, United States
About
Le Mars is a city located in the county of Plymouth in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,826 and a population density of 422 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,195 inhabitants.
The city was created 156 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Le Mars
| Population : | 10,195 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Plymouth County |
| Postal code : | 51031 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 712 |
| Area : | 23.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,234 feet / 376 meters |
| Capital city : | Le Mars is capital of Plymouth County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1869 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:11:09 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 437 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Le Mars is located at 42°47'39"N 96°9'56"W (42.7941600, -96.1655800).
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Demographics
The population of Le Mars increased by 3.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,826 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,759 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,770 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,798 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,802 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,815 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,936 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,891 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,957 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,081 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,195 | 1.12% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,284 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,750 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,609 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,750 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.8% |
| White only, percent : | 96.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 969 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,262 |
Le Mars zip code is 51031.
County name: Plymouth, County
fips: 19149
LRJ, Le Mars, Leh Mars, lh mars aywwa, ly mars, Ле Марс, Лэ Марс, له مارس، آیووا, لي مارس
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,262 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $168,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,324 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $585 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $724 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 70 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,600 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.38 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,581 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 53,738 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 576,786 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 105,630 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,237 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $70,389 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,040 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 471 |
| 2019 total employment : | 5,783 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 196,435 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,349 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,400 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 654 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 303 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,309 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 160 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,153 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 29.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 571.43 |
People born in Le Mars (21)
People born in Le Mars, including murderer John Spenkelink, anthropologist Clyde Kluckhohn, politician Don L. Short, .
List
- Thomas E. Starzl (American physician) he was born in 11/03/1926
- Keith Knudsen (musician) he was born in 18/10/1948
- Paul Rust (American actor, comedian, writer, and musician) he was born in 12/04/1981
- Bruce Dreckman (baseball umpire from the United States) he was born in 02/10/1968
- Carole Farley (American opera singer) she was born in 29/11/1946
- Dave Gunther (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 22/07/1937
- Dennis Van Roekel (President of National Education Association, the largest labor union in the United States)
- Don Klosterman (American football player and executive (1930-2000)) he was born in 18/01/1930
- Harold John Mack (Recipient of the Navy Cross) he was born in 29/12/1917
- Roman Frederick Starzl (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1899
- Ruth McGregor (American judge) she was born in 01/01/1943
- Vern Den Herder (Player of American football) he was born in 28/11/1948
- Roger C. Schultz (United States general) he was born in 13/10/1945
- Gene Kennedy (American politician) he was born in 28/10/1927
- Mike Toner (American photojournalist) he was born in 17/03/1944
- Gregory Kelly (American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church) he was born in 15/02/1956
- Tom Treinen (American sports shooter) he was born in 09/03/1943
- Marian Rees she was born in 31/10/1927
Schools in Le Mars
College & universities near Le Mars, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154101 | Northwestern College | Orange City (IA) | 51041 |
| 153250 | Dordt University | Sioux Center (IA) | 51250-1606 |
| 154262 | St Luke's College | Sioux City (IA) | 51104-0263 |
| 152992 | Briar Cliff University | Sioux City (IA) | 51104 |
| 154572 | Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City (IA) | 51102-5199 |
Post offices near Le Mars
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Le Mar Post Office | Le Mars (IA) | 51031 |
Other cities in Plymouth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Plymouth County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Remsen | 1,607 | City in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Akron | 1,454 | City in Plymouth County, South Dakota, United States |
| Kingsley | 1,397 | Town in Iowa, USA |
| Hinton | 954 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Merrill | 723 | City in Plymouth County, Iowa |
| Brunsville | 152 | Human settlement in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Westfield | 126 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Oyens | 102 | City in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States |
| Craig | 91 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Struble | 77 | Human settlement in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Le Mars distances to largest Iowa cities
