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 154 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3389,-91.8177 |
| Altitude | 774 feet / 236 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1872 (154 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:22:57 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 224 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
West Chester is located at 41°20'20"N 91°49'4"W (41.3389000, -91.8176700).
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
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 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Chester, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480499 | Shiloh University | Kalona (IA) | 52247 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Chester, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to West Chester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Post Office | Washington (IA) | 52353 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- West Chester, Ohio The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio. 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 |