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West Chester

Iowa · 147 residents (2025 est.) · 0.253 sq mi
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West Chester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,300. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% 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
178
+12%since 2000
from 159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
704 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.8
−34%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:147 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
62971331682031990201020202024West Chester
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,892
−8%since 2000
from $22,609 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
−15%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+68%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.6%(17)
Diversity Score22.9%(41)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+3%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−29.6 ptssince 2011
from 83.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.9%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 61.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Chester, Iowa?

West Chester, Iowa has about 178 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Chester, Iowa earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Chester, Iowa expensive?

In West Chester, Iowa, the median home is worth about $80,300, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in West Chester, Iowa?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Chester, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Chester, Iowa?

About 24.2% of people in West Chester, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Chester, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, West Chester, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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