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Westside

Iowa · 285 residents · 1.471 sq mi
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Westside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,964. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,000. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
285
−13%since 2000
from 327 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
194 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.9
+4%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2552833113393671990201020202024Westside
2024308
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,964
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,443
+12%since 2000
from $31,545 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
12.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+31%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(273)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(6)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(22)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+189%since 2000
from 8.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westside, Iowa?

Westside, Iowa has about 285 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westside, Iowa?

The typical household in Westside, Iowa earns about $46,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westside, Iowa expensive?

In Westside, Iowa, the median home is worth about $94,000, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Westside, Iowa?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Westside, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westside, Iowa?

About 4.0% of people in Westside, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westside, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Westside, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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