West Burlington, Iowa
West Burlington: City in Iowa
About
West Burlington is a city located in the county of Des Moines in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,968 and a population density of 230 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,875 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Burlington
| Population : | 2,875 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Des Moines County |
| Different from : | West Burlington Township |
| Postal code : | 52655 |
| Area : | 12.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 696 feet / 212 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:30:10 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 223 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Burlington is located at 40°49'30"N 91°9'24"W (40.8250400, -91.1565400).
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Official website of West Burlington
Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Burlington decreased by 3.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,968 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,983 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,997 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,047 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,952 | -3.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,947 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,941 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,915 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,900 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,890 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,875 | -0.52% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,258 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,667 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,703 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,667 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 26.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 97.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,177 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 14,283 |
West Burlington zip code is 52655.
County name: Des Moines, County
fips: 19057
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 14,283 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $194,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,210 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $518 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $844 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 198 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,174 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.07 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
| 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 : | 33.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 56,785 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 34,480 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 719,766 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 292,875 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,256 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,969 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,052 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 782 |
| 2019 total employment : | 7,729 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 314,475 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,727 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,459 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,338 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 737 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,360 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 257 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,087 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 43.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 380.61 |
People born in West Burlington (1)
actress (1855-1939) Amy Leslie was born in West Burlington
Schools in West Burlington
College & universities near West Burlington, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154378 | Southeastern Community College | West Burlington (IA) | 52655-0180 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Burlington, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
Post offices near West Burlington
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Burlington Post Office | West Burlington (IA) | 52655 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- West Burlington , Pennsylvania township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania with a population of 667 people.
Other cities in Des Moines County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Des Moines County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 24,516 | City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States |
| Mediapolis | 1,514 | City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States |
| Danville | 896 | City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States |
| Middletown | 335 | City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States |
| Patterson | 163 | City in Madison County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
West Burlington distances to largest Iowa cities
