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Westphalia

Iowa · 126 residents · 0.098 sq mi
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Westphalia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 3% 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 $85,000. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
126
−21%since 2000
from 160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,286 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+20%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
57881191491801990201020202024Westphalia
2024117
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,250
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,694
+86%since 2000
from $17,066 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+36.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−29%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(3)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−37%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 83.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westphalia, Iowa?

Westphalia, Iowa has about 126 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westphalia, Iowa?

The typical household in Westphalia, Iowa earns about $81,250 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 $85,000, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Westphalia, Iowa?

About 2.8% 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 3.7% 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 20 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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