West Chester, Iowa

West Chester: Human settlement in Washington County, Iowa, United States of America

About

West Chester is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 146 and a population density of 223 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 147 inhabitants.

The city was created 152 years ago in 1871.

Quick Facts about West Chester

Population : 147 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Iowa (United States)
County : Washington County
Postal code : 52359
Area : 0.66 km2
Altitude : 774 feet / 236 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1872 (152 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 23:51:10 (18th March 2024)
Density : 224 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 0.68% (2010-2020)

Geography

West Chester is located at 41°20'20"N 91°49'4"W (41.3389000, -91.8176700).

West Chester map

Demographics

The population of West Chester increased by 0.68% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 146 - census
2011 146 0% estimation process
2012 147 0.68% estimation process
2013 147 0% estimation process
2014 147 0% estimation process
2015 149 1.34% estimation process
2016 148 -0.68% estimation process
2017 148 0% estimation process
2018 148 0% estimation process
2019 147 -0.68% estimation process
2020 147 0% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 34,637
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 32,949
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 5.1%
April 1, 2020 Population : 34,962
April 1, 2010 Population : 32,957
People under 5 years old, percentage : 5.7%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 22.0%
People over 65 (%) : 18.4%
Female persons, % : 50.2%
White only, percent : 97.7%
Black or African American alone, percent : 0.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.3%
Asians alone % : 0.6%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : Z
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 1.0%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 1.6%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 96.2%
2015-2019 Veterans : 2,237
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 1.9%
Residential units, July 1, 2019 : 14,454

West Chester zip code is 52359. County name: Washington, County fips: 19183

Economic Facts

Residential units, July 1, 2019 : 14,454
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 83.4%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $211,300
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,656
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $620
2015-2019 median gross rent : $872
Permits for construction, 2020 : 126
2015-2019 Households : 13,586
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.50
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 91.7%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 3.1%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 90.5%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 84.1%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 96.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 35.0%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 6.1%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 3.8%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 67.9%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 65.3%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 43,049
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 57,078
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 481,696
2012 total retail sales per capita : $14,441
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 29.6
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $85,747
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $42,152
Percentage of people living in poverty : 4.2%
Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : 825
2019 total employment : 8,186
2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : 303,083
Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : -2.4%
2018 total non-employer establishments : 2,284
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 2,793
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,386
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 903
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 87
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,635
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 187
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,476
2010 population per square mile : 85.6
2010 land area in square miles : 385.01

Schools in West Chester

College & universities near West Chester, IA

Code Name City ZIP
480499 Shiloh University Kalona (IA) 52247

Stations (7)

Amtrak & bus stations near West Chester, IA

Code Name Address Type
MTP Mount Pleasant 418 North Adams Street RAIL
OTM Ottumwa station 210 West Main Street RAIL
BRL Burlington 300 South Main Street RAIL
FMD Fort Madison station 1601 20th Street RAIL
DVP Davenport, Iowa 304 West River Drive BUS

Post offices near West Chester

Post Office Name City ZIP
Washington Post Office Washington (IA) 52353

Other places with the same name (3)

  • West Chester , Ohio The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio. It is located on the Great Miami River in southwestern Ohio. West Chester is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Chester History Center and the West Chester Arts Center. with a population of 62,791 people.
  • West Chester , Pennsylvania borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 20,048 people.

Other cities in Washington County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Kalona 2,560 Town in the U.
Wellman 1,401 City in Iowa, USA
Washington 1,131 City in Washington County, Kansas
Riverside 1,021 City in Washington County, Iowa, USA
Brighton 641 City in Washington County, Iowa, United States
Ainsworth 577 Human settlement in Washington County, Iowa, United States of America
Crawfordsville 267 City in Washington County, Iowa