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West Burlington

Iowa · 3,161 residents · 4.837 sq mi
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West Burlington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,958. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,400. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,161
+3%since 1990
from 3,083 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
654 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 637 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.9
+8%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Burlington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,958
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,486 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,659
+56%since 1990
from $12,584 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$457
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $355 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
32.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−11%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(3,021)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(51)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score8.8%(271)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,928)
Black2.5%(78)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(97)
Asian1%(33)
Diversity Score15.8%(500)
Diversity Score
16
+80%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.1%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
−11%since 1990
from 11.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Burlington, Iowa?

West Burlington, Iowa has about 3,161 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Burlington, Iowa earns about $38,958 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 $59,400, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in West Burlington, Iowa?

About 14.5% 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 8.2% 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 78 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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