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West Burlington

Iowa · 3,358 residents (2025 est.) · 4.837 sq mi
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West Burlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,000. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,189
+1%since 2000
from 3,161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
659 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 654 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
−7%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,358 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Burlington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,542
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,958 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,909
+47%since 2000
from $19,659 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+33%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+68%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,928)
Black2.5%(78)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(97)
Asian1%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(500)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(2,792)
Black4.9%(156)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(180)
Diversity Score28.4%(907)
Diversity Score
28
+80%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Burlington, Iowa?

West Burlington, Iowa has about 3,189 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Burlington, Iowa earns about $48,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Burlington, Iowa expensive?

In West Burlington, Iowa, the median home is worth about $124,000, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in West Burlington, Iowa?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Burlington, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Burlington, Iowa?

About 23.8% of people in West Burlington, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Burlington, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, West Burlington, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 106 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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