West Burlington, Iowa facts for kids
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West Burlington, Iowa
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The West Burlington city hall
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"A Vibrant, Progressive Community"
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Location of West Burlington, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Des Moines |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.84 sq mi (12.53 km2) |
| • Land | 4.84 sq mi (12.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,197 |
| • Density | 660.95/sq mi (255.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52655
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-83685 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462827 |
| Website | The City of West Burlington, Iowa |
West Burlington is a city in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States, adjacent to the Mississippi River city of Burlington. The population was 3,197 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
West Burlington is located at 40°49′13″N 91°9′52″W / 40.82028°N 91.16444°W (40.820318, -91.164492).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.95 square miles (12.82 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 836 | — |
| 1900 | 1,044 | +24.9% |
| 1910 | 1,206 | +15.5% |
| 1920 | 1,212 | +0.5% |
| 1930 | 1,333 | +10.0% |
| 1940 | 1,323 | −0.8% |
| 1950 | 1,614 | +22.0% |
| 1960 | 2,560 | +58.6% |
| 1970 | 3,139 | +22.6% |
| 1980 | 3,371 | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 3,083 | −8.5% |
| 2000 | 3,161 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 2,968 | −6.1% |
| 2019 | 2,890 | −2.6% |
| 2020 | 3,197 | +10.6% |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 3,197 people, 1,395 households, and 776 families residing in the city. The population density was 664.9 inhabitants per square mile (256.7/km2). There were 1,532 housing units at an average density of 318.6 per square mile (123.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 82.6% White, 5.2% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 3.9% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.9% from other races and 6.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 4.8% of the population.
Of the 1,395 households, 25.1% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 6.9% were cohabitating couples, 32.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 23.4% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 44.4% of all households were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 24.2% of the residents were under the age of 20; 6.1% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 and 44; 23.8% were from 45 and 64; and 23.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,968 people, 1,372 households, and 800 families living in the city. The population density was 599.6 inhabitants per square mile (231.5/km2). There were 1,479 housing units at an average density of 298.8 units per square mile (115.4 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.7% White, 4.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.
There were 1,372 households, of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.7% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.76.
The median age in the city was 44.4 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
Education
Most residents are in the West Burlington Independent School District.
Some residential developments to the west are in the Burlington Community School District.
Transportation
West Burlington is the hub of Burlington Trailways, an intercity bus operator. As such, West Burlington sees numerous intercity buses operate from its bus station.
See also
In Spanish: West Burlington (Iowa) para niños
