Westgate, Iowa facts for kids
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Westgate, Iowa
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Location of Westgate, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 192 |
| • Density | 527.47/sq mi (203.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50681
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-84180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462940 |
Westgate is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. The population was 192 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 234 in 2000.
History
Westgate celebrated "Westgate Days" on July 16, 2011, in honor of its 125th anniversary.
Geography
Westgate is located at 42°46′6″N 91°59′43″W / 42.76833°N 91.99528°W (42.768467, -91.995265).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 260 | — |
| 1910 | 232 | −10.8% |
| 1920 | 255 | +9.9% |
| 1930 | 268 | +5.1% |
| 1940 | 247 | −7.8% |
| 1950 | 226 | −8.5% |
| 1960 | 214 | −5.3% |
| 1970 | 204 | −4.7% |
| 1980 | 263 | +28.9% |
| 1990 | 207 | −21.3% |
| 2000 | 234 | +13.0% |
| 2010 | 211 | −9.8% |
| 2020 | 192 | −9.0% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 211 people, 88 households, and 56 families living in the city. The population density was 586.1 inhabitants per square mile (226.3/km2). There were 97 housing units at an average density of 269.4 per square mile (104.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.9% African American, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.
There were 88 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 42.6 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
Economy
Despite its small size, Westgate maintains a restaurant, fire department, public library, and a church, St. Peter's Lutheran. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, 0.9% below the national average.
Education
The West Central Community School District operates local area public schools.
See also
In Spanish: Westgate (Iowa) para niños
