La Motte, Iowa facts for kids
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La Motte, Iowa
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The Harris Wagon and Carriage Shop
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Location of La Motte, Iowa
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| 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
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| • Total | 237 |
| • Density | 523.18/sq mi (201.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52054
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| 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.
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History of La Motte
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
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| 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% |
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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.
Images for kids
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The Harris Wagon and Carriage Shop, a historic site in La Motte.
See also
In Spanish: La Motte (Iowa) para niños
