Demographics & People — West Bend, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 889 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~800 |
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| Median Age | 35.6 |
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| Total Households | 322 |
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| Family Households | 227 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2357 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 816 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 129 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 512 |
| Other groups | 148 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 147 |
| Irish | 146 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 108 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 79 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 63 |
| English | 58 |
| Swiss | 54 |
| Norwegian | 42 |
Language
| English Only | 716 |
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| Spanish | 81 |
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| Population 5+ | 821 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 41 |
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| Population 18+ | 661 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 12.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.7% |
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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 Bend, Iowa.
