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West Branch

County:
Cedar County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.571
State:
Iowa

West Branch is a city located in Cedar County, Iowa. West Branch has a 2026 population of 3,059. West Branch is currently growing at a rate of 3.1% annually and its population has increased by 21.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,509 in 2020.

The median household income in West Branch is $92,209 with a poverty rate of 6.38%. The median age in West Branch is 36.7 years: 35.4 years for males, and 38.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.3 males.

3.1K
Total Population
1,190
Density (mi²)
92 3.1%
Growth

West Branch Population

West Branch Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,059923.1%
20252,967913.16%
20242,8761294.7%
20232,7471074.05%
20222,640883.45%
20212,552431.71%
20202,50940.16%
20192,480592.44%
20182,421210.88%
20172,400321.35%
20162,368251.07%
20152,34310.04%
20142,34250.21%
20132,33710.04%
20122,33630.13%
20112,333110.47%
20102,33140.17%

Median Age

Overall: 36.7 years
Female: 38.9 years
Male: 35.4 years

West Branch Adults

There are 1,982 adults, (434 of whom are seniors) in West Branch.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,270 (49%)
Male: 1,324 (51%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Branch includes 96.03% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,49196.03%
Two or more races863.32%
Black or African American90.35%
Asian80.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races501.93%
White451.73%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,44694.29%
Two or more races361.39%
Black or African American90.35%
Asian80.31%

West Branch Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Branch 's average per capita income is $54,904. Household income levels show a median of $92,209. The poverty rate stands at 6.38%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$107,121-
Families$99,000$113,545
Households$92,209$104,355
Non Families$51,071$77,997

$54,904

Average Income

$92,209

Median Household Income

6.38%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)