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Westphalia

Iowa · 132 residents (2025 est.) · 0.098 sq mi
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Westphalia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,083. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 14% 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 $97,400. With a median age of 63.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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
117
−27%since 2000
from 160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,194 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 1,633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.5
+72%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:132 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
57881191491801990201020202024Westphalia
2024117
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,083
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,851
+163%since 2000
from $17,066 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
+30%since 2010
from 0.271 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
+52.9 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−14%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
−6%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 83.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.9%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 27.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+26.0 ptssince 2017
from 61.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westphalia, Iowa?

Westphalia, Iowa has about 117 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westphalia, Iowa?

The typical household in Westphalia, Iowa earns about $77,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westphalia, Iowa expensive?

In Westphalia, Iowa, the median home is worth about $97,400.

How educated are people in Westphalia, Iowa?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Westphalia, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westphalia, Iowa?

About 3.4% of people in Westphalia, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westphalia, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Westphalia, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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