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West Branch (IA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

290th St
PO Box
Baker Ave
W Orange St
Scott Dr
Greenview Dr
N 4th St
Bickford Dr
Northridge Dr
N 6th St
N Oliphant St
E Main St
W Main St
280th St
Hoover Blvd
Bradley Ln
Charles Ave
Delta Ave
Hilltop Dr
Northside Dr
Pheasant Run
Franklin Ave
N 1st St
Sagert Dr
Herbert Hoover Hwy
N 5th St
250th St
Pedersen St
Plato Rd
Lincoln St

Population of West Branch, Iowa

StateIowa
Land Area (mi²)2.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)995.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.75% (19)
Growth Since 20208.06% (190)
Rank in State139th
Rank in Country9652th

The population of West Branch, IA in 2022 is estimated to be 2,547. This is an increase of 0.75% (19 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of West Branch by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of West Branch by Age

West Branch Population Pyramid 2022
West Branch Median Age
37.2
Total
36
Male
37.8
Female
West Branch Sex Ratio
45.61%
1,075
Male
54.39%
1,282
Female
West Branch Age Dependency Ratio
35.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
47.6
Child Dependency Ratio
West Branch Adults
1,745
Adults
(459 of whom are seniors) in West Branch.

Population of West Branch by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of West Branch

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 12.57%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 13.18%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 12.04%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Branch

While the overall poverty rate of West Branch is 12.57%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (12.04%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (13.18%).

Poverty Rate of West Branch by Employment Status and Sex

5.81%
Female Employed
35.71%
Female Unemployed
9.45%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of West Branch by Education

33.33%
Less Than 9th Grade
6.45%
High School
11.92%
Some College
8.44%
Bachelors or Greater
Streets