West Chester, Iowa

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search
West Chester, Iowa
City
Location of West Chester, Iowa
Location of West Chester, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°20′19″N 91°49′0″W / 41.33861°N 91.81667°W / 41.33861; -91.81667Coordinates: 41°20′19″N 91°49′0″W / 41.33861°N 91.81667°W / 41.33861; -91.81667
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyWashington
Area
 • Total0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2)
 • Land0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
774 ft (236 m)
Population
 • Total146
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
147
 • Density581.03/sq mi (224.10/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52359
Area code(s)319
FIPS code19-83775
GNIS feature ID0462835

West Chester is a city in Washington County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 146 at the 2010 census.

History[edit]

West Chester was laid out in 1872.[4]

Geography[edit]

West Chester is located at 41°20′19″N 91°49′0″W / 41.33861°N 91.81667°W / 41.33861; -91.81667 (41.338512, -91.816725).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all of it land.[6]

Demographics[edit]

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
188092—    
1900209+127.2%
1910222+6.2%
1920225+1.4%
1930223−0.9%
1940213−4.5%
1950218+2.3%
1960253+16.1%
1970199−21.3%
1980191−4.0%
1990178−6.8%
2000159−10.7%
2010146−8.2%
2019147+0.7%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census[edit]

At the 2010 census there were 146 people in 63 households, including 45 families, in the city. The population density was 584.0 inhabitants per square mile (225.5/km2). There were 75 housing units at an average density of 300.0 per square mile (115.8/km2). The racial makup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1%.[2]

Of the 63 households 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.6% were non-families. 27.0% of households were one person and 9.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age was 46.7 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 35.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

2000 census[edit]

At the 2000 census there were 159 people in 70 households, including 42 families, in the city. The population density was 629.0 people per square mile (245.6/km2). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 292.8 per square mile (114.3/km2). The racial makup of the city was 98.74% White, and 1.26% from two or more races.[8]

Of the 70 households 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 28.6% of households were one person and 10.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.84.

The age distribution was 17.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median household income was $37,500 and the median family income was $41,250. Males had a median income of $35,179 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,609. About 5.6% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 25.0% of those sixty five or over.

Education[edit]

The Mid-Prairie Community School District operates local area public schools.[9]

Notable People[edit]

  • Dick Crayne, NFL Player, University of Iowa Football player

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  3. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ The History of Washington County, Iowa: Its Cities, Towns, Etc. Union Historical Company. 1880. p. 588.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. ^ "MID-PRAIRIE" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-09-24.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West_Chester,_Iowa&oldid=980103054"