La Motte City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 272 people, 105 households, and 80 families residing in the city. The population density was 582.6 people per square mile (224.94/kmē), giving it the 610th most densely populated city among the Iowa. There were 105 housing units at an average density of 223.4 per square mile (86.26/kmē). The average household size was 2.59 people, and the average family size was 2.98 people. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males. The median age is 38 years, the median age of male residents at 37.3 and the median age of female residents at 40.1. The racial makeup of the city was 99.26% White, 0% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.74% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $35625, it is the 395th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $38125, it is the 275th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $19794, making its Iowa's 143rd highest city by per capita income. The median income is $21417, Males had a median income of $22031 versus $20714 for females.
In 2000, 50 pupils and students, of which 44% are male and 56% are female, 18.38% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 14% nursery or pri school, 0% kindergarten, 38% elementary school, 30% high school and 18% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 272 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 272 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 272 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 268 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 264 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 279 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 276 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 276 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 276 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 273 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 271 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| High school | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Motte city, Iowa | $35625 | $38125 | $19794 |
| Jackson County, Iowa | $34529 | $42526 | $17329 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |