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West Amana

Iowa · 124 residents · 0.272 sq mi
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West Amana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,977. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 79 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
124
+176%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
456 / sq mi
+176%since 2023
from 165 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
−31%since 2023
from 59.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2390157224291201020202024West Amana
2024124
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,977
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $82,813 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,371
+18%since 2023
from $36,622 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.211
+62%since 2023
from 0.130 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade65.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,100
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
67.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
+35.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other20%(9)
Diversity Score40%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(9)
Diversity Score16.8%(21)
Diversity Score
17
−58%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+33.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
75.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
Female
25.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
Foreign born
3.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−15.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
41.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Amana, Iowa?

West Amana, Iowa has about 124 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Amana, Iowa?

The typical household in West Amana, Iowa earns about $55,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Amana, Iowa expensive?

In West Amana, Iowa, the median home is worth about $184,100, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in West Amana, Iowa?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Amana, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Amana, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in West Amana, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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