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West Okoboji

Iowa · 308 residents · 1.254 sq mi
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West Okoboji has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,625. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $443,300. With a median age of 65.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 65.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
308
−29%since 2000
from 432 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
246 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
65.1
+46%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2573203824445071990201020202024West Okoboji
2024418
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,625
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,122
+130%since 2000
from $24,853 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$443,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,030
+254%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
6.3
+14%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(421)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(17)
Diversity Score
6
+93%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+88%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Okoboji, Iowa?

West Okoboji, Iowa has about 308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Okoboji, Iowa earns about $70,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Okoboji, Iowa expensive?

In West Okoboji, Iowa, the median home is worth about $443,300, and the typical rent is about $2,030 a month.

How educated are people in West Okoboji, Iowa?

About 42.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Okoboji, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Okoboji, Iowa?

About 6.1% of people in West Okoboji, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Okoboji, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, West Okoboji, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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