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West Burlington

Iowa · 3,197 residents · 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 $41,538. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $122,400. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,197
+1%since 2000
from 3,161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
661 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 654 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+4%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Burlington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,538
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,059
+38%since 2000
from $19,659 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+93%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(2,592)
Black5.2%(167)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(155)
Asian3.9%(124)
Other1.2%(37)
Diversity Score35.3%(1,128)
Diversity Score
35
+123%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Burlington, Iowa?

West Burlington, Iowa has about 3,197 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Burlington, Iowa earns about $41,538 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 $122,400, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in West Burlington, Iowa?

About 16.1% 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 14.8% 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 114 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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