Demographics & People — West Branch, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,526 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,800 |
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| Median Age | 36.7 |
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| Total Households | 935 |
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| Family Households | 557 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.142 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,396 |
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| Black or African American | 25 |
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| Asian | 22 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 149 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 834 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 714 |
| Irish | 346 |
| Other groups | 246 |
| English | 242 |
| American | 181 |
| Czech | 100 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 98 |
| Danish | 93 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 93 |
Language
| English Only | 2,305 |
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| Spanish | 23 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,339 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 148 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,902 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Branch, Iowa.
