West Chester is a city located in Washington County Iowa. West Chester has a 2024 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Chester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 149 | 88.69% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 10.71% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 67 | 2.51 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Non Family | 26 | 1.08 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Male | 18 | 3.06 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Married | 12 | 4.17 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Female | 11 | 3.18 | 100 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
86.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 12.63% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 11.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 12.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 2.11% |
| High School Graduate | 43 | 45.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 15 | 15.79% |
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 | 86 | 74 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $58,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,000 | $62,500 | $0 |
| Some College | $49,688 | $71,250 | $49,063 |
$40,000
Average Earnings
$62,500
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of West Chester residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 149 | 34 | 22.82% |
| Multiple | 18 | 13 | 72.22% |
27.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.92%
Male Poverty Rate
28.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Chester is Multiple, with 72.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Chester is White, with 22.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 39.53% |
| Some College | 23.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.85% |
| Female Employed | 39.47% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,125 | $51,790 |
| Households | $49,750 | $49,239 |
| Married Families | $67,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $42,046 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.8%
Male Marriage Rate
18.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2
Number of Veterans
2
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 1.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.2%
Employment Rate
17.6%
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
89.88%
Born in West Chester
99.4%
Native Born
0.6%
Foreign Born
0.6%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.4% of West Chester residents were born in the United States, with 89.88% having been born in Iowa. 0.6% 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 | 150 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 150 | 1 | 0.67% |
| 2027 | 149 | 1 | 0.68% |
| 2026 | 148 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 148 | 1 | 0.68% |
| 2024 | 147 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 147 | 2 | 1.38% |
| 2022 | 145 | -1 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 146 | 1 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 145 | -3 | -2.03% |
| 2019 | 148 | 1 | 0.68% |
| 2018 | 147 | -1 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 148 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 148 | 1 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 147 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 147 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 147 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 147 | 1 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 146 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 146 | 0 | 0% |