West Burlington is a city located in Des Moines County Iowa. West Burlington has a 2024 population of 3,149. West Burlington is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,197 in 2020.
The average household income in West Burlington is $64,792 with a poverty rate of 23.18%. The median age in West Burlington is 35.9 years: 26.7 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Burlington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,728 | 85.68% |
| Two or more races | 241 | 7.57% |
| Black or African American | 198 | 6.22% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,312 | 2.21 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Non Family | 543 | 1.15 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Married | 506 | 3.2 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Female | 222 | 2.43 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
| Male | 41 | 2.85 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
66.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 48 | 2.4% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 9.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 317 | 15.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 122 | 6.09% |
| High School Graduate | 796 | 39.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 1.75% |
| Some College | 494 | 24.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,787 | 1,704 | 281 |
| 2+ Races | 166 | 166 | 158 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 51 | 28 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,375 | $47,063 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,688 | $81,875 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,200 | $0 | $16,857 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,940 | $52,973 | $40,129 |
| Some College | $49,306 | $59,250 | $42,409 |
$41,940
Average Earnings
$52,973
Average Male
$40,129
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.81% of West Burlington residents speak only English, while 2.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,406 | 570 | 23.69% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 75 | 59.52% |
| Other | 17 | 17 | 100% |
23.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.54%
Male Poverty Rate
24.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Burlington is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Burlington is White, with 23.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.57% |
| High School | 24.47% |
| Some College | 17.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 21.32% |
| Male Employed | 16.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,949 | $85,142 |
| Households | $48,289 | $64,792 |
| Married Families | $88,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,207 | $34,402 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
248
Number of Veterans
248
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| Vietnam | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 68 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 11.1% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 4.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.14%
Born in West Burlington
97.9%
Native Born
2.1%
Foreign Born
1.66%
Non Citizen
0.44%
Naturalized
97.9% of West Burlington residents were born in the United States, with 78.14% having been born in Iowa. 1.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,089 | -12 | -0.39% |
| 2028 | 3,101 | -12 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 3,113 | -12 | -0.38% |
| 2026 | 3,125 | -12 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 3,137 | -12 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 3,149 | -12 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 3,161 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 3,164 | -19 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 3,183 | -14 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 3,197 | 308 | 10.66% |
| 2019 | 2,889 | -17 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 2,906 | -13 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 2,919 | -28 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 2,947 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 2,950 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 2,954 | -95 | -3.12% |
| 2013 | 3,049 | 51 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 2,998 | 17 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 2,981 | -20 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 3,001 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,161 | 78 | 2.53% |
| 1990 | 3,083 | -288 | -8.54% |
| 1980 | 3,371 | 232 | 7.39% |
| 1970 | 3,139 | 579 | 22.62% |
| 1960 | 2,560 | -529 | -17.13% |