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West Chester

Iowa · 144 residents · 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 $47,813. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
144
−9%since 2000
from 159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
569 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+2%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
62971331682031990201020202024West Chester
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,813
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,685
Unchangedsince 2000
from $22,609 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
8.5% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+36%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(10)
Diversity Score20.8%(30)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 83.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Chester, Iowa?

West Chester, Iowa has about 144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Chester, Iowa earns about $47,813 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 $63,000.

How educated are people in West Chester, Iowa?

About 10.4% 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 5.7% 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 47 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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