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La Motte, Iowa
The Harris Wagon and Carriage Shop
The Harris Wagon and Carriage Shop
Location of La Motte, Iowa
Location of La Motte, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Jackson
Incorporated May 24, 1879
Founded by Alexander La Motte
Area
 • Total 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2)
 • Land 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
925 ft (282 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 237
 • Density 523.18/sq mi (201.79/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52054
Area code(s) 563
FIPS code 19-43050
GNIS feature ID 0458155

La Motte is a small city located in the northern part of Jackson County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 237 people lived there. It is known for its quiet, hilly countryside.

History of La Motte

La Motte landscape
A street in La Motte, looking towards the center of town.

La Motte was first planned in 1873. Six years later, in 1879, the people living there voted for it to become an official city. The city is named after one of its founders, Alexander La Motte.

In 1878, La Motte had a few important places. These included two stores, a Methodist church, a Masonic lodge (a type of community group), and a factory that made carriages.

Two special buildings in La Motte are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites that are protected. These buildings are the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Narrow Gauge Depot (a train station) and the Harris Wagon and Carriage Shop.

Geography of La Motte

La Motte is found at coordinates 42.294910 degrees North and -90.620455 degrees West. It is located in a hilly area. This area is west of another city called Bellevue.

The United States Census Bureau says that La Motte covers a total area of about 0.46 square miles (1.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.

Population and People

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1880 161 —    
1890 154 −4.3%
1900 272 +76.6%
1910 288 +5.9%
1920 327 +13.5%
1930 275 −15.9%
1940 272 −1.1%
1950 280 +2.9%
1960 323 +15.4%
1970 326 +0.9%
1980 322 −1.2%
1990 260 −19.3%
2000 272 +4.6%
2010 260 −4.4%
2020 237 −8.8%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

How Many People Live Here?

The population of La Motte changes over time. In 2020, there were 237 people living in the city. This means there were about 522 people for every square mile.

Most of the people living in La Motte are White (97.9%). About 2.1% of the population reported being from two or more races. No one reported being Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 census.

The average age of people in La Motte in 2020 was 42.3 years old. About 24.5% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 19.4% were 65 years old or older. The city has a nearly equal number of males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).

Education

Students in La Motte attend schools operated by the Bellevue Community School District. There is also the Andrew Community School District nearby.

Notable Person

  • N. B. Nemmers was a state legislator and also served as the mayor of La Motte.

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