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West Burlington

Iowa · 2,968 residents · 4.837 sq mi
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West Burlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,270. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,100. With a median age of 44.4, 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 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
2,968
−6%since 2000
from 3,161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
614 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 654 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+9%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Burlington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,270
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,958 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,669
+5%since 2000
from $19,659 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+50%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(2,617)
Black4.1%(121)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(117)
Asian1.6%(48)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23%(682)
Diversity Score
23
+45%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Burlington, Iowa?

West Burlington, Iowa has about 2,968 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Burlington, Iowa earns about $40,270 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 $92,100, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in West Burlington, Iowa?

About 13.9% 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 8.4% of people in West Burlington, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Burlington, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, West Burlington, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 115 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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