Demographics & People — Le Mars, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,597 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,700 |
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| Median Age | 39.0 |
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| Total Households | 4,356 |
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| Family Households | 2,825 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2697 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,071 |
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| Black or African American | 564 |
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| Asian | 18 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,053 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,382 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,518 |
| Other groups | 1,733 |
| Irish | 1,341 |
| Dutch | 848 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 823 |
| English | 523 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 508 |
| American | 419 |
| Norwegian | 325 |
Language
| English Only | 8,743 |
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| Spanish | 720 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,024 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 592 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,810 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Le Mars, Iowa.
