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West Chester

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.253
State:
Iowa

West Chester is a city located in Washington County, Iowa. West Chester has a 2026 population of 148. West Chester is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 2.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 145 in 2020.

The median household income in West Chester is $49,375 with a poverty rate of 24.16%. The median age in West Chester is 28.8 years: 38.8 years for males, and 25.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 79.8 males.

148
Total Population
584
Density (mi²)
1 0.68%
Growth

West Chester Population

West Chester Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202614810.68%
202514700%
202414700%
202314721.38%
2022145-1-0.68%
202114610.69%
202014500%
201914810.68%
2018147-1-0.68%
201714800%
201614810.68%
201514700%
201414700%
201314700%
201214710.68%
201114600%
201014600%

Median Age

Overall: 28.8 years
Female: 25.3 years
Male: 38.8 years

West Chester Adults

There are 130 adults, (21 of whom are seniors) in West Chester.

Sex Ratio

Female: 99 (55.6%)
Male: 79 (44.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Chester includes 89.89% White, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16089.89%
Two or more races179.55%
Other race10.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race10.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16089.89%
Two or more races179.55%

West Chester Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Chester 's average per capita income is $29,000. Household income levels show a median of $49,375. The poverty rate stands at 24.16%.

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$66,250-
Families$52,500$54,132
Households$49,375$52,331
Non Families-$43,188

$29,000

Average Income

$49,375

Median Household Income

24.16%

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)