Le Claire is a city located in Scott County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,847. The city is located near the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa, and is located along the Mississippi River.
Le Claire is located at 41°35'46" North, 90°21'23" West (41.596233, -90.356252).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.4 km2 (4.4 mi2). 10.9 km2 (4.2 mi2) of it is land and 0.5 km2 (0.2 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 4.56% water.
As of the census of 2000, there are 2,847 people, 1,104 households, and 819 families residing in the city. The population density is 262.3/km2 (680.0/mi2). There are 1,175 housing units at an average density of 108.3/km2 (280.6/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 97.72% White, 0.21% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. 2.21% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,104 households out of which 35.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% are married couples living together, 8.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% are non-families. 21.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $45,644, and the median income for a family is $51,546. Males have a median income of $42,188 versus $26,395 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,243. 5.1% of the population and 2.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.4% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Buffalo Bill was born just outside of Le Claire and piloted a steam boat (the Lone Star) along the river. The steam boat is still in the city. There is also a Buffalo Bill Museum located in town.
Along U.S. Highway 67 in Le Claire there are many historic buildings which are now shops/taverns/restaurants. Sneaky Pete's is probably the most interesting of these as it was formerly a whore house in the 1800's. However, if you decide to eat at Sneaky Pete's don't wear a tie unless you want it cut off as they are not permitted inside.
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LeClaireIowa.com
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