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West Bend

Iowa · 791 residents · 0.877 sq mi
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West Bend has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,708. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,400. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
791
−5%since 2000
from 834 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
902 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 951 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+15%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6317147988819641990201020202024West Bend
2024855
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,708
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,711 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,693
+37%since 2000
from $18,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,400
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(729)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(44)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.6%(115)
Diversity Score
15
+872%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+8%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Bend, Iowa?

West Bend, Iowa has about 791 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Bend, Iowa earns about $52,708 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 $115,400, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in West Bend, Iowa?

About 18.0% 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 6.3% 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 80 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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