West Chester, IA

About

In 2023, West Chester, IA had a population of 168 people with a median age of 28.5 and a median household income of $49,750. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Chester, IA declined from 171 to 168, a −1.75% decrease and its median household income declined from $60,625 to $49,750, a −17.9% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Chester, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (10.7%), Other (Hispanic) (0.595%), White (Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in West Chester, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in West Chester, IA are U.S. citizens.

Most people in West Chester, IA N/A, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in West Chester, IA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Chester, IA is home to a population of 168 people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.595% of West Chester, IA residents were born outside of the country (1 people).

In 2023, there were 8.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (149 people) in West Chester, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of West Chester, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Chester, IA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West Chester, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Chester, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
149 ± 55
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
18 ± 25
Other (Hispanic)
1 ± 2

0.595%

Hispanic Population

1 people

In 2023, there were 8.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (149 people) in West Chester, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

0.595% of the people in West Chester, IA are hispanic (1 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Chester, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Chester, IA.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,604 ± 5,034 people
India
12,351 ± 2,723 people
Vietnam
7,795 ± 2,165 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Chester, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 42,604 West Chester, IA residents, followed by India with 12,351 and Vietnam with 7,795.

Foreign-Born Population

0.595%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1 people

As of 2023, 0.595% of West Chester, IA residents (1 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Chester, IA was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West Chester, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
1 ± 11
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 17
Vietnam
0 ± 17

West Chester, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Chester, IA employs 61 people. The largest industries in West Chester, IA are Health Care & Social Assistance (16 people), Transportation & Warehousing (10 people), and Finance & Insurance (8 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,786), Transportation & Warehousing ($66,786), and Total ($37,917).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,745. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

61

2023 Value

± 64

−16.4%

1 Year decline

± 168%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Chester, IA declined at a rate of −16.4%, from 73 employees to 61 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Chester, IA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13 people), Transportation Occupations (12 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (7 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Chester, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

61

2023 Value

± 64

−16.4%

1 Year decline

± 168%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Chester, IA declined at a rate of −16.4%, from 73 employees to 61 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Chester, IA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (16 people), Transportation & Warehousing (10 people), and Finance & Insurance (8 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Chester, IA, though some of these residents may live in West Chester, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for West Chester, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.66% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.685% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (751k), Some college (564k), and Bachelors Degree (469k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

People in West Chester, IA have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in West Chester, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in West Chester, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,750

Median Household Income

± $23,594

N/A

Number of Households

± 0

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in West Chester, IA declined from $49,750 from the previous year's value of $60,625.

The following chart displays the households in West Chester, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Chester, IA is from West Chester, IA.

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In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Chester, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in West Chester, IA N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Chester, IA have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in West Chester, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Chester, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Chester, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Chester, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Chester, IA (47 out of 168 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

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Health

94% of the population of West Chester, IA has health coverage, with 29.2% on employee plans, 49.4% on Medicaid, 8.93% on Medicare, 5.95% on non-group plans, and 0.595% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, IA see 1466 patients per year on average, which represents a 13.3% decrease from the previous year (1690 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2499 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1406 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,466 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, IA

Primary care physicians in Washington County, IA see an average of 1,466 patients per year. This represents a 13.3% decrease from the previous year (1,690 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.95%

Uninsured

29.2%

Employer Coverage

49.4%

Medicaid

8.93%

Medicare

5.95%

Non-Group

0.595%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Chester, IA grew by 45.4% from 4.09% to 5.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Chester, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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