River Bend Times

25.3 percent of Le Claire residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Le Claire population reached 2,856.

Out of 2,133 people who had a job, 12 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,121 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	723	25.3
Employed	2,133	74.7
Employed in civilian labor force	2,121	74.3
Employed in armed forces	12	0.42