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 : | 14:53:28 (30th October 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).
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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 |
