40-660: LeClaire is a city in Scott County, Iowa , United States. The population was 4,710 in 2020 , a 65.4% increase from 2,847 in 2000 , making it one of the fastest-growing communities in the Quad Cities . LeClaire is considered a suburb and part of the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area , which includes the area of Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa , and Rock Island , Moline , and East Moline, Illinois . The city takes its name from Antoine LeClaire ,
80-410: A Métis trader of First Nations - French Canadian descent, who originally owned the land. Although the city's official name is "LeClaire", it is often spelled "Le Claire", and has also been recorded as "LeClare". The town was incorporated in 1855, having been settled by European Americans as early as the 1830s. A Canadian Pacific Railway train derailed on 3 January 2020 around 11:00 a.m. near
120-542: A nearby parking lot were damaged. LeClaire is known as the site of the reality television series American Pickers , aired by the History Channel , and home to Antique Archaeology, an antiques store featured on the show. It is the birthplace of William Frederick Cody, aka Buffalo Bill Cody. LeClaire is located at 41°35′46″N 90°21′23″W / 41.59611°N 90.35639°W / 41.59611; -90.35639 (41.596233, -90.356252). According to
160-509: A presidential race for the first time in 40 years when it was won by Ronald Reagan in his landslide 1984 victory. Public school districts in Scott County include: 41°38′09″N 90°38′02″W / 41.63583°N 90.63389°W / 41.63583; -90.63389 Population density Population density (in agriculture : standing stock or plant density ) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It
200-652: A suite of (open and free) data and tools named the Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) to improve the science for policy support to the European Commission Directorate Generals and Services and as support to the United Nations system. Several of the most densely populated territories in the world are city-states , microstates and urban dependencies . In fact, 95% of the world's population
240-505: A total area of 468 square miles (1,210 km ), of which 458 square miles (1,190 km ) is land and 10 square miles (26 km ) (2.2%) is water. Part of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is located within the county. The US Census Bureau estimated Scott County's population at 170,385 in 2013, fourth fastest-growing out of Iowa's 99 counties after Dallas County ,
280-405: A western suburb of Des Moines : Johnson , Polk , followed by Warren County being the top five. The 2020 census recorded a population of 174,669 in the county, with a population density of 373.8768/sq mi (144.3547/km ). 92.61% of the population reported being of one race. There were 77,771 housing units, of which 71,628 were occupied. The 2010 census recorded a population of 165,224 in
320-445: Is concentrated on just 10% of the world's land. These territories have a relatively small area and a high urbanization level, with an economically specialized city population drawing also on rural resources outside the area, illustrating the difference between high population density and overpopulation . Deserts have very limited potential for growing crops as there is not enough rain to support them. Thus, their population density
360-773: Is generally low. However, some cities in the Middle East, such as Dubai , have been increasing in population and infrastructure growth at a fast pace. Cities with high population densities are, by some, considered to be overpopulated, though this will depend on factors like quality of housing and infrastructure and access to resources. Very densely populated cities are mostly in Asia (particularly Southeast Asia ); Africa's Lagos , Kinshasa , and Cairo ; South America's Bogotá , Lima , and São Paulo ; and Mexico City and Saint Petersburg also fall into this category. City population and especially area are, however, heavily dependent on
400-530: Is mostly applied to humans , but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term. Population density is population divided by total land area , sometimes including seas and oceans, as appropriate. Low densities may cause an extinction vortex and further reduce fertility. This is called the Allee effect after the scientist who identified it. Examples of the causes of reduced fertility in low population densities are: Population density
440-508: Is the home of Antique Archaeology, an antique store operated by Mike Wolfe that is featured on the History Channel 's reality television series, American Pickers . Wolfe was also a one-time LeClaire firefighter and city council member. LeClaire offers some of the best bald eagle photography opportunities in the continental US, from December to March each year at Lock and Dam 14 on the Mississippi River. The eagles migrate along
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#1732779795482480-513: Is the number of people per unit of area, usually transcribed as "per square kilometer" or square mile, and which may include or exclude, for example, areas of water or glaciers. Commonly this is calculated for a county , city , country , another territory or the entire world . The world's population is around 8,000,000,000 and the Earth 's total area (including land and water) is 510,000,000 km (200,000,000 sq mi). Therefore,
520-545: The Buffalo Bill Museum in downtown LeClaire, just yards from the Mississippi River . At least a dozen rail cars and tankers toppled off their tracks, forcing police to send a hazardous materials team to the site. Officials say Canadian Pacific Railway had found no significant air or water contamination. No one was injured and no buildings were damaged in the derailment , although some vehicles in
560-493: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 4.87 square miles (12.61 km), of which 4.67 square miles (12.10 km) is land and 0.20 square miles (0.52 km) is water. Note: The city's name is "Le Claire", not LeClaire, in the 2020 census data. As of the census of 2020, there were 4,710 people, 1,826 households, and 1,337 families residing in the city. The population density
600-477: The area now known as Scott County was Clark's Ferry or Clark's Landing (now Buffalo ) in 1833. Other early towns included Davenport (now the county seat and largest city) and the town of Rockingham (which ceased to exist in 1847). The area was fully surveyed in 1837, and the county was established by the Wisconsin territorial legislature in that same year. Scott County is named for General Winfield Scott , who
640-405: The average family size was 2.98. 26.7% are 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
680-400: The city's outskirts. The district's four other elementary schools (Pleasant View, Riverdale Heights, Hopewell and Forest Grove), the high school, and the district's administrative offices are located in eastern Bettendorf . 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
720-399: The city. The population density was 806.2 inhabitants per square mile (311.3/km). There were 1,602 housing units at an average density of 343.0 per square mile (132.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White , 1.0% African American , 0.1% Native American , 0.4% Asian , 0.6% from other races , and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.0% of
760-404: The city. The population density was 680.0 inhabitants per square mile (262.5/km). There were 1,175 housing units at an average density of 280.6 per square mile (108.3/km). 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 people of any race were 2.21% of
800-531: The county by 1,291 votes; yet Scott County remains relatively Democratic-leaning. However, in the 2022 elections , Republicans swept Scott County, with the county voting for the Republican candidates for all statewide offices, as well as for Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks for U.S. House of Representatives . Notably, Republican governor Kim Reynolds won the county with a margin of over 10 points. In 2024, Republican Donald Trump flipped Scott County in
840-550: The county was 88.54% White, 6.11% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 1.58% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.64% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. 4.06%. were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 62,334 households, 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.30% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.80% were non-families. 26.90% of households were one person and 9.00% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
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#1732779795482880-425: The county, with a population density of 360.806/sq mi (139.3081/km ). There were 71,835 housing units, of which 66,765 were occupied. At the 2000 census there were 158,668 people, 62,334 households, and 41,888 families in the county. The population density was 346 inhabitants per square mile (134/km ). There were 65,649 housing units at an average density of 143 per square mile (55/km ). The racial makeup of
920-547: The definition of "urban area" used: densities are almost invariably higher for the center only than when suburban settlements and intervening rural areas are included, as in the agglomeration or metropolitan area (the latter sometimes including neighboring cities). In comparison, based on a world population of 8 billion, the world's inhabitants, if conceptualized as a loose crowd occupying just under 1 m (10 sq ft) per person (cf. Jacobs Method ), would occupy an area of 8,000 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi)
960-519: The district was consolidated with the Pleasant Valley School District; at that time, high school-aged students from LeClaire began attending Pleasant Valley. Tugfest is an annual three-day-long event in early August in which a rope is stretched across the Mississippi River from LeClaire, Iowa to Port Byron , Illinois. There are 10 men's teams of 20 and one woman's team of 25, that tug against each other. The team which pulls
1000-584: The flyway of the Mississippi River, and congregate at the lock and dam area to catch fish. Scott County, Iowa Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa . As of the 2020 census , the population was 174,669, making it the third-most populous county in Iowa. The county seat is Davenport . Scott County is included in the Davenport– Moline - Rock Island , IA– IL Metropolitan Statistical Area . The first American settlement in
1040-576: 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, road race , carnival and food on both sides of the river. Port Byron, the 2016 champion, holds an overall record of 19–11 in the competition. The Buffalo Bill Museum , located on the riverfront in LeClaire, commemorates Buffalo Bill and contains memorabilia from his Wild West Show . It also displays antiques and other items of historic interest. LeClaire
1080-449: The population. Of the 1,826 households, 35.8% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 5.2% were cohabitating couples, 18.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 14.2% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.8% of all households were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, 9.5% had someone living alone who
1120-407: 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
1160-440: The population. There were 1,500 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.4% were non-families. 21.8% 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
1200-496: 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 Street, known as Albert Gross School, which housed kindergarten through grade 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
1240-599: The worldwide human population density is approximately 8,000,000,000 ÷ 510,000,000 = 16/km (41/sq mi). However, if only the Earth's land area of 150,000,000 km (58,000,000 sq mi) is taken into account, then human population density is 53/km (140/sq mi). This includes all continental and island land area, including Antarctica . However, if Antarctica is excluded, then population density rises to over 58 per square kilometre (150/sq mi). The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed
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1280-758: 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. LeClaire is part of the Pleasant Valley Community School District , and is home 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 (known as Blackhawk Junior High from 1970 to 2001), also on
1320-441: Was $ 52,045. Males had a median income of $ 38,985 versus $ 25,456 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,310. About 7.70% of families and 10.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.70% of those under age 18 and 5.80% of those age 65 or over. The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Scott County. † county seat For most of its history, Scott County
1360-403: Was 1,012.2 inhabitants per square mile (390.8/km). There were 1,966 housing units at an average density of 422.5 per square mile (163.1/km). The racial makeup of the city was 89.2% White , 2.2% Black or African American , 0.3% Native American , 1.4% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 0.9% from other races and 6.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 3.6% of
1400-400: Was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.04. The age distribution was 26.50% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 29.40% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males. The median household income was $ 42,701 and the median family income
1440-427: Was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age in the city was 40 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,847 people, 1,104 households, and 819 families living in
1480-421: Was 65 years old or older. The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 28.9% of the residents were under the age of 20; 3.4% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 and 44; 25.9% were from 45 and 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female. As of the census of 2010, there were 3,765 people, 1,500 households, and 1,089 families living in
1520-643: Was completed in 1955 and expanded along with the jail in 2007. The old section of the Scott County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The courthouse was included as a contributing property in the Davenport Downtown Commercial Historic District in 2020. The county seat is the city of Davenport . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has
1560-572: Was primarily a Republican county. From 1880 to 1984, it only supported a Democrat for president nine times, six of which were national Democratic landslides. In more recent elections, the county has become consistently Democratic in presidential elections like many other midsize urban counties nationwide, with the party's candidates winning the county in every presidential election from 1988 on. Despite these victories, their margins of victory have not been as wide as in many other counties of similar composition, especially in 2016 when Hillary Clinton only won
1600-623: Was the presiding officer at the signing of the peace treaty ending the Black Hawk War . By 1900 the population of the county was 51,500, and by 1950 it was over 100,000. Scott County now comprises part of the Quad City region, which includes the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf (in Iowa) and Rock Island , Moline and East Moline (in Illinois ). The present Scott County Courthouse
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