Le Claire, Iowa
Encyclopedia
Le Claire is a city in Scott County
, Iowa
, United States
. The population was 3,765 in the 2010 census, an increase from 2,847 in the 2000 census. Le Claire is part of the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area
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, a mestizo
trader who originally owned the land. Although the city's official name is "Le Claire," it is often spelled "LeClaire," and it has also been recorded as "LeClare."
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.4 km²), of which 4.2 square miles (10.9 km²) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) (4.56%) is water.
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LeClaire residents have one district director on Pleasant Valley's seven-member board of education. Another director serves the city's adjacent rural areas.
From early in the town's history until 1966, the LeClaire Independent School District served the educational needs of students. Students attended a brick building at 425 N. Third St., known as Albert Gross School, which housed grades kindergarten through 12. The last LeClaire High School graduation was in 1960, after which they were tuitioned to Bettendorf. The school continued as a K-9 facility until 1966, when the district was consolidated with the Pleasant Valley School District; at that time, high school-aged students from LeClaire began attending Pleasant Valley.
of 2010, there were 3,765 people, 1,104 households, and 819 families residing in the city. The population density
was 680.0 people per square mile (262.3/km²). There were 1,175 housing units at an average density of 280.6 per square mile (108.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.72% White, 0.21% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.60% from other races
, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.21% of the population.
There were 1,104 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples
living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the city the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,644, and the median income for a family was $51,546. Males had a median income of $42,188 versus $26,395 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $21,243. About 2.9% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.
. Several teams of 20 tug against each other; whatever team pulls the most rope wins, and whichever state wins the most contests wins Tugfest. The event is also associated with a large fireworks
display, live band, amateur rib cook off, a carnival
and food on both sides of the river.
Port Byron, the 2010 champion, holds an overall record of 14-10 in the competition.
. Wolfe was also a one time Le Claire city council member.
Scott County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 165,224 in the county, with a population density of . There were 71,835 housing units, of which 66,765 were occupied.-2000 census:...
, Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 3,765 in the 2010 census, an increase from 2,847 in the 2000 census. Le Claire is part of the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area
Quad Cities Metropolitan Area
The Quad Cities Metropolitan Area, more formally known as the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metropolitan Statistical Area is the metropolitan area associated with the Quad Cities and its suburbs...
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History
The city takes its name from Antoine LeClaireAntoine LeClaire
Antoine LeClaire was a US Army interpreter, landowner in Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois, businessman, philanthropist and principal founder of Davenport, Iowa-Early life:...
, a mestizo
Mestizo
Mestizo is a term traditionally used in Latin America, Philippines and Spain for people of mixed European and Native American heritage or descent...
trader who originally owned the land. Although the city's official name is "Le Claire," it is often spelled "LeClaire," and it has also been recorded as "LeClare."
Geography
Le Claire is located at 41°35′46"N 90°21′23"W (41.596233, -90.356252).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.4 km²), of which 4.2 square miles (10.9 km²) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) (4.56%) is water.
Education
LeClaire is part of the Pleasant Valley School District (District Web site), and is host to three of the district's schools. In-town elementary students attend Bridgeview Elementary, while students living in outlying areas are assigned to Cody Elementary. Junior high students are bussed to Pleasant Valley Junior High School (formerly known as Blackhawk Junior High from 1970–2001), also on the city's outskirts. The district's two other elementary schools (Pleasant View and Riverdale Heights), the high school, and the district's administrative offices are located in eastern BettendorfBettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. Bettendorf is the fifteenth largest city in the U.S. state of Iowa and the fourth largest city in the "Quad Cities". As of the 2010 United States Census the population grew to 33,217. Bettendorf is one of the Quad Cities, along with...
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LeClaire residents have one district director on Pleasant Valley's seven-member board of education. Another director serves the city's adjacent rural areas.
From early in the town's history until 1966, the LeClaire Independent School District served the educational needs of students. Students attended a brick building at 425 N. Third St., known as Albert Gross School, which housed grades kindergarten through 12. The last LeClaire High School graduation was in 1960, after which they were tuitioned to Bettendorf. The school continued as a K-9 facility until 1966, when the district was consolidated with the Pleasant Valley School District; at that time, high school-aged students from LeClaire began attending Pleasant Valley.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2010, there were 3,765 people, 1,104 households, and 819 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 680.0 people per square mile (262.3/km²). There were 1,175 housing units at an average density of 280.6 per square mile (108.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.72% White, 0.21% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.60% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.21% of the population.
There were 1,104 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the city the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,644, and the median income for a family was $51,546. Males had a median income of $42,188 versus $26,395 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $21,243. About 2.9% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.
Tugfest
Tugfest is an annual three-day-long event in early August in which a rope is stretched across the Mississippi River from Le Claire to Port ByronPort Byron, Illinois
Port Byron is a village in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,535 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Port Byron is located at ....
. Several teams of 20 tug against each other; whatever team pulls the most rope wins, and whichever state wins the most contests wins Tugfest. The event is also associated with a large fireworks
Fireworks
Fireworks are a class of explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. The most common use of a firework is as part of a fireworks display. A fireworks event is a display of the effects produced by firework devices...
display, live band, amateur rib cook off, a carnival
Carnival
Carnaval is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during February. Carnaval typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party...
and food on both sides of the river.
Port Byron, the 2010 champion, holds an overall record of 14-10 in the competition.
American Pickers
Le Claire is the home of Antique Archeology, an antique store operated by Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz. Mike and Frank are featured on the History Channel's reality television series American PickersAmerican Pickers
American Pickers is an American reality television series that premiered on January 18, 2010 on History Channel. The series began running concurrently on sister channel Lifetime in December 2010.-Summary and reception:...
. Wolfe was also a one time Le Claire city council member.
Notable people
- William Fredrick "Buffalo Bill" Cody (1846–1917) known for his wild west shows
External links
- Le Claire homepage
- Tugfest
- City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Le Claire