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West Burlington

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.837
State:
Iowa

West Burlington is a city located in Des Moines County, Iowa. West Burlington has a 2026 population of 3,274. West Burlington is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 2.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,198 in 2020.

The median household income in West Burlington is $48,542 with a poverty rate of 23.79%. The median age in West Burlington is 38 years: 27 years for males, and 44 years for females. For every 100 females there are 116.6 males.

3.3K
Total Population
677
Density (mi²)
13 0.4%
Growth

West Burlington Population

West Burlington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,274130.4%
20253,261120.37%
20243,249742.33%
20233,175140.44%
20223,161-21-0.66%
20213,182-19-0.59%
20203,19830910.7%
20192,889-17-0.58%
20182,906-13-0.45%
20172,919-28-0.95%
20162,947-3-0.1%
20152,950-4-0.14%
20142,954-95-3.12%
20133,049511.7%
20122,998170.57%
20112,981-20-0.67%
20103,001331.11%
20003,161782.53%
19903,083-288-8.54%
19803,3712327.39%
19703,13957922.62%
19602,56000%

Median Age

Overall: 38 years
Female: 44 years
Male: 27 years

West Burlington Adults

There are 2,555 adults, (631 of whom are seniors) in West Burlington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,472 (46.2%)
Male: 1,717 (53.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Burlington includes 87.55% White, 5.05% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,79287.55%
Two or more races2206.9%
Black or African American1615.05%
Other race160.5%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races401.25%
Other race160.5%
Black or African American50.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,79287.55%
Two or more races1805.64%
Black or African American1564.89%

West Burlington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Burlington 's average per capita income is $44,832. Household income levels show a median of $48,542. The poverty rate stands at 23.79%.

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$86,513-
Families$73,710$85,932
Households$48,542$65,539
Non Families$33,750$41,275

$44,832

Average Income

$48,542

Median Household Income

23.79%

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)