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West Branch

County:
Cedar County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
35.83
State:
Iowa

West Branch is located in Cedar County, Iowa. West Branch has a 2025 population of 6,996 . West Branch is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The average household income in West Branch is $115,548 with a poverty rate of 3.32%. The median age in West Branch is 29.9 years: 29.3 years for males, and 31.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.7 males.

7K
Total Population
195
Density (mi²)

West Branch Population

West Branch Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Branch includes 84.61% White, 9.85% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (84.61%)

Other race (9.85%)

Two or more races (2.79%)

Asian (1.74%)

Black or African American (0.96%)

Native American (0.06%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,91984.61%
Other race6899.85%
Two or more races1952.79%
Asian1221.74%
Black or African American670.96%
Native American40.06%

West Branch Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Branch's average per capita income is $52,511. Household income levels show a median of $91,702. The poverty rate stands at 3.32%.

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$109,054-
Families$102,500$133,441
Households$91,702$115,548
Non Families$39,141$49,032

$52,511

Average Income

$91,702

Median Household Income

3.32%

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)