West Branch City, Iowa
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2188 people, 840 households, and 573 families residing in the city. The population density was 1106.8 people per square mile (427.34/kmē), it is Iowa's 271st most densely populated city. There were 876 housing units at an average density of 442.4 per square mile (170.81/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.51 persons, and the average family size was 3.03 persons. In the city Age distribution was 26.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males. The median age is 36.5 years, the median age of male residents at 35.4 and the median age of female residents at 37.6. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 96.71% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 0.41% American Indian, 0.91% Asian, 0.05% Native Hawaiian, 0.96% from two or more races and 0.59% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $42500, making its Iowa's 131st highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $51667, making its Iowa's 110th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $19577, making it the 160th highest city by per capita income in Iowa. The median income of city was $25422, The median income for males was $29375 versus $21045 for females.
In 2000, 511 pupils and students, of which 48.53% are male and 51.47% are female, 23.35% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.39% nursery or pri school, 3.72% kindergarten, 48.34% elementary school, 23.29% high school and 15.26% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2188 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2191 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2201 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2219 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2241 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2268 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2283 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2247 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2272 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2274 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2296 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| Elementary school | 116 | 131 | 247 |
| High school | 66 | 53 | 119 |
| College or graduate school | 35 | 43 | 78 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch city, Iowa | $42500 | $51667 | $19577 |
| Cedar County, Iowa | $42198 | $48850 | $19200 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |