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 city in Washington County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 144 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
West Chester was laid out in 1872.
Geography
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.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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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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2010 census
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%.
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.
Education
The Mid-Prairie Community School District operates local area public schools.
Notable People
- Dick Crayne, NFL Player, University of Iowa Football player
See also
In Spanish: West Chester (Iowa) para niños
