State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,024.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.50%
Growth Since 2010
12.83%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
West Branch, Iowa Population 2021
2,620
West Branch is a city located in Cedar County Iowa. With a 2020 population of 2,620, it is the 129th largest city in Iowa and the 6685th largest city in the United States . West Branch is currently growing at a rate of 2.50% annually and its population has increased by 12.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,322 in 2010. West Branch reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 3 miles, West Branch has a population density of 1,024 people per square mile.
The average household income in West Branch is $74,849 with a poverty rate of 13.11%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $769 per month, and the median house value is $159,800. The median age in West Branch is 43.7 years, 44.1 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
West Branch Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Branchwas:
- White: 95.60%
- Two or more races: 1.91%
- Asian: 1.47%
- Black or African American: 1.02%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of West Branch, Iowa is 2,620 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,492.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,322.
West Branch, Iowa Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,150 | 95.60% |
| Two or More Races | 43 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 33 | 1.47% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 1.02% |
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West Branch Population by Race
West Branch Population Pyramid $2021
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West Branch Population by Age
West Branch Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 952 | 2.3 | 85.5 |
| Married | 478 | 3.18 | 98.3 |
| Non Family | 399 | 1.09 | 72.4 |
| Female | 63 | 3.11 | 68.3 |
| Male | 12 | 3.58 | 100 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
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West Branch Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 0.95% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 1.08% |
| High School Graduate | 472 | 29.93% |
| Some College | 384 | 24.35% |
| Associates Degree | 199 | 12.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 333 | 21.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 157 | 9.96% |
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West Branch Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
West Branch Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,546 | 1,514 | 487 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.50%.
West Branch Educational Attainment by Race
West Branch Earnings by Educational Attainment
West Branch Language by Age
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West Branch Language
99.24% of West Branch residents speak only English, while 0.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.52% of the population.
West Branch Language
West Branch Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,029 | 274 | 13.50% |
| Asian | 33 | 13 | 39.39% |
13.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.61%
Male Poverty Rate
14.46%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Branch
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Branch is Asian, with 39.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Branch is White, with 13.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.71%.
West Branch Poverty
West Branch Poverty Rate by Education
West Branch Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
West Branch Married by Age and Sex
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West Branch Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
West Branch Marital Status by Race
West Branch Marital Status
West Branch Veterans by War
West Branch Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 9.10% |
West Branch Veterans by Race
West Branch Veterans by Education
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2.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
West Branch Veterans by Education
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66.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
West Branch Employment by Age
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West Branch Employment by Race
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West Branch Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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77.77%
Born in West Branch
98.09%
Native Born
1.91%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.09% of West Branch residents were born in the United States, with 77.77% having been born in Iowa. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
West Branch Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,620 | 64 | 2.50% |
| 2020 | 2,556 | 64 | 2.57% |
| 2019 | 2,492 | 64 | 2.64% |
| 2018 | 2,428 | 25 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 2,403 | 33 | 1.39% |
| 2016 | 2,370 | 27 | 1.15% |
| 2015 | 2,343 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,344 | 7 | 0.30% |
| 2013 | 2,337 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 2,338 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 2,335 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 2,333 | 0.00% |