West Branch, Iowa Population 2022
West Branch is a city located in Cedar County Iowa. West Branch has a 2020 population of 2,684. West Branch is currently growing at a rate of 2.44% annually and its population has increased by 15.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,333 in 2010.
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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
West Branch Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
West Branch Educational Attainment by Race
| 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 Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,029 | 274 | 13.50% |
| Asian | 33 | 13 | 39.39% |
| Other | NaN% |
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 Other, with NaN% 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 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
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 9.10% |
West Branch Veterans by Education
2.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,684 | 64 | 2.44% |
| 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% |