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West Chester

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.253
State:
Iowa

West Chester is a city located in Washington County, Iowa. West Chester has a 2025 population of 147 . West Chester is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 1.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 145 in 2020.

The average household income in West Chester is $49,239 with a poverty rate of 27.98%. The median age in West Chester is 28.5 years: 31.5 years for males, and 24.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.7 males.

147
Total Population
580
Density (mi²)

West Chester Population

West Chester Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Chester includes 88.69% White, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (88.69%)

Two or more races (10.71%)

Other race (0.6%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White14988.69%
Two or more races1810.71%
Other race10.6%

West Chester Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Chester's average per capita income is $40,000. Household income levels show a median of $49,750. The poverty rate stands at 27.98%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$67,500-
Families$53,125$51,790
Households$49,750$49,239
Non Families-$42,046

$40,000

Average Income

$49,750

Median Household Income

27.98%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)