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Westgate

Iowa · 211 residents · 0.364 sq mi
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Westgate has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,889. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,500. With a median age of 42.6, 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 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
211
−10%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
580 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 643 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+14%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1662032402763131990201020202024Westgate
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,889
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,154
+23%since 2000
from $14,709 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$422
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
2.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−12%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(231)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(208)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(7)
Diversity Score
4
+11%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westgate, Iowa?

Westgate, Iowa has about 211 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westgate, Iowa?

The typical household in Westgate, Iowa earns about $43,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westgate, Iowa expensive?

In Westgate, Iowa, the median home is worth about $55,500, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Westgate, Iowa?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Westgate, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westgate, Iowa?

About 8.9% of people in Westgate, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westgate, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Westgate, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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