West Chester, Iowa facts for kids
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West Chester, Iowa
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Location of West Chester, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 144 |
| • Density | 569.17/sq mi (219.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52359
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-83775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397263 |
West Chester is a small city located in Washington County, Iowa, in the United States. It is part of the larger Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which means it's connected to the Iowa City area. In 2020, about 144 people lived in West Chester.
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History of West Chester
West Chester was first planned and settled in the year 1872. This means that's when the town was officially laid out.
Geography of West Chester
West Chester is a city that covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Facts
West Chester has seen its population change over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there at different times:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 92 | — |
| 1900 | 209 | +127.2% |
| 1910 | 222 | +6.2% |
| 1920 | 225 | +1.4% |
| 1930 | 223 | −0.9% |
| 1940 | 213 | −4.5% |
| 1950 | 218 | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 253 | +16.1% |
| 1970 | 199 | −21.3% |
| 1980 | 191 | −4.0% |
| 1990 | 178 | −6.8% |
| 2000 | 159 | −10.7% |
| 2010 | 146 | −8.2% |
| 2020 | 144 | −1.4% |
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Who Lives in West Chester?
In 2020, there were 144 people living in West Chester. These people lived in 59 different homes. Most of the people living in West Chester were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in West Chester was about 44.5 years old.
- About 22% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 18% of residents were 65 years old or older.
- The population was split evenly, with 50% male and 50% female.
Education
Students in West Chester attend public schools operated by the Mid-Prairie Community School District. This district provides education for children in the local area.
Famous People from West Chester
- Dick Crayne: He was a professional NFL player. He also played football for the University of Iowa.
See also
- West Chester (Iowa) para niños (West Chester, Iowa for kids in Spanish)
