Westside, Iowa facts for kids
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Westside, Iowa
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Location of Westside, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 285 |
| • Density | 193.75/sq mi (74.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51467
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-84630 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397287 |
Westside is a small city located in Crawford County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 285 people lived there.
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Westside's Story: A Brief History
Westside was first planned and built in 1872. Its name comes from its location. The city sits a little to the west of a natural dividing line. This line separates the areas where water flows towards the Mississippi River from where it flows towards the Missouri River.
Where is Westside? Geography Facts
Westside is a city built entirely on land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 1.47 square miles (3.81 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Westside? Population Details
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 446 | — |
| 1890 | 448 | +0.4% |
| 1900 | 396 | −11.6% |
| 1910 | 367 | −7.3% |
| 1920 | 405 | +10.4% |
| 1930 | 341 | −15.8% |
| 1940 | 373 | +9.4% |
| 1950 | 393 | +5.4% |
| 1960 | 367 | −6.6% |
| 1970 | 389 | +6.0% |
| 1980 | 387 | −0.5% |
| 1990 | 348 | −10.1% |
| 2000 | 327 | −6.0% |
| 2010 | 299 | −8.6% |
| 2020 | 285 | −4.7% |
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2020 Census: A Look at Westside's People
The 2020 United States Census counted 285 people living in Westside. There were 141 households, which are groups of people living together. About 76 of these households were families.
Most people in Westside were White (96.1%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Westside was about 48.9 years old.
- 17.2% of residents were under 20.
- About 4.2% were between 20 and 24.
- 23.2% were between 25 and 44.
- 28.4% were between 45 and 64.
- 27.0% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (51.6%) and females (48.4%).
2010 Census: How Westside Looked Then
In 2010, the census showed 299 people living in Westside. There were 143 households. The city had 150 housing units in total.
Most residents were White (99.3%). A small percentage were from other races or two or more races. About 2.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Westside in 2010 was 52.3 years.
- 17.4% of residents were under 18.
- 5.6% were between 18 and 24.
- 16.8% were between 25 and 44.
- 29.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 30.4% were 65 years old or older.
The population was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
Learning in Westside: Local Schools
The Ar-We-Va Community School District is responsible for running the schools in the Westside area.
See also
In Spanish: Westside (Iowa) para niños
