The community was named after Pierre Laclède, a French fur trader.

[3] According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, La Clede has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km2), all land.

[4] La Clede first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S.

There were 40 housing units at an average density of 130.29 per square mile (50.31/km2).

0.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.