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West Bend

Iowa · 785 residents · 0.877 sq mi
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West Bend has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,708. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,600. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
785
−6%since 2000
from 834 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
895 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 951 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.6
+12%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6317147988819641990201020202024West Bend
2024855
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,708
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,711 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,756
+21%since 2000
from $18,804 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−51.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+16%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(825)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(767)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(27)
Diversity Score
3
+133%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+8%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Bend, Iowa?

West Bend, Iowa has about 785 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Bend, Iowa earns about $37,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Bend, Iowa expensive?

In West Bend, Iowa, the median home is worth about $66,600, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in West Bend, Iowa?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Bend, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Bend, Iowa?

About 12.6% of people in West Bend, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Bend, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, West Bend, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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