Le Claire City, Illinois is a small city complex located on the northwest bank of the Mississippi River near the Iowa border. It is about one-hundred and seventy miles west of Chicago. The climate in Le Claire is temperate with winters typically being mild and summers being hot. In the early 20th century, competition from railroads caused river commerce to decline. In Le Claire, this resulted in the closure of several businesses including the boatyards, the Kattenbracher Foundry, a brick and tile factory, and the quarry. As a result, most of the remaining population either moved away or commuted to other cities.
The population of Le Claire is 3,888 residents. The median household income is $77,127. The city has a low poverty rate of 0.77%. The median age is 33.7. As of the 2010 Census, the city has an average population density of 1.24 people per square mile. Among the five largest industries in Le Claire, five comprise 38% of the labor force. Sales represent 9% of the local workforce. The median annual income is $98K, making Le Claire residents nearly $30,000 higher than the average Iowan.
The population of Le Claire is highly diverse. Most residents report being white, while only 0.7% report being Black. Other racial groups include Hispanic, American Indian, and Native Pacific Islander. Native Americans make up the lowest percentage of the population, at 1.8% in Le Claire, Iowa. The ratio of males to females is approximately equal in Le Claire. Those with a significant number of children are also more likely to be white.