West Bend, IA

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West Bend Overview

936
TOTAL POPULATION
423
MALE POPULATION
513
FEMALE POPULATION
82.46
MALES / 100 FEMALES
121.28
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,222
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,898
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$80,337
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
421
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

West Bend Zip Codes

West Bend Area Codes

Race in West Bend

The most populous races in West Bend are White / Caucasian (838 | 89.5%), Hispanic or Latino (147 | 15.7%), and Two or more Races (54 | 5.8%).
Race in West Bend
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino14715.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian83889.5%
Two or more Races545.8%
Some other Race444.7%
Total936100.0%

Ancestry in West Bend

The most populous ancestries reported in West Bend are German (512 | 54.7%), Irish (146 | 15.6%), Mexican (79 | 8.4%), Central American (63 | 6.7%), and English (58 | 6.2%), together accounting for 91.7% of all West Bend residents.
Ancestry in West Bend
Ancestry# Population% Population
American323.4%
Bolivian50.5%
Central American636.7%
Cherokee181.9%
Danish70.7%
Dutch414.4%
English586.2%
European60.6%
French80.9%
French Canadian50.5%
German51254.7%
Guatemalan353.7%
Honduran283.0%
Irish14615.6%
Italian91.0%
Luxembourger60.6%
Mexican798.4%
Norwegian424.5%
Pennsylvania German101.1%
Polish121.3%
Portuguese20.2%
Scandinavian91.0%
Scotch-Irish20.2%
Scottish70.7%
Slavic20.2%
South American50.5%
Swedish70.7%
Swiss545.8%
Welsh30.3%
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Immigrants in West Bend

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Bend came from Central America (45 | 4.8%), Latin America (45 | 4.8%), Mexico (31 | 3.3%), Guatemala (14 | 1.5%), and Europe (3 | 0.3%), together accounting for 14.7% of all West Bend residents.
Immigrants in West Bend
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America454.8%
Europe30.3%
Germany30.3%
Guatemala141.5%
Latin America454.8%
Mexico313.3%
Western Europe30.3%
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Sex and Age in West Bend

Sex and Age in West Bend

The most populous age groups in West Bend are 15 to 19 Years (84 | 19.9%) for men and 85 Years and over (60 | 11.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Bend
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (7.6%)32 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years13 (3.1%)38 (7.4%)
10 to 14 Years35 (8.3%)31 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years84 (19.9%)59 (11.5%)
20 to 24 Years25 (5.9%)35 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years31 (7.3%)13 (2.5%)
30 to 34 Years14 (3.3%)17 (3.3%)
35 to 39 Years45 (10.6%)37 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years6 (1.4%)12 (2.3%)
45 to 49 Years13 (3.1%)15 (2.9%)
50 to 54 Years12 (2.8%)19 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years10 (2.4%)14 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years19 (4.5%)24 (4.7%)
65 to 69 Years22 (5.2%)37 (7.2%)
70 to 74 Years25 (5.9%)40 (7.8%)
75 to 79 Years21 (5.0%)17 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years4 (0.9%)13 (2.5%)
85 Years and over12 (2.8%)60 (11.7%)
Total423 (100.0%)513 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Bend

Median Family Size in West Bend

The median family size in West Bend is 3.53 persons per family, with single female/mother families (12 | 5.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 6.58 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5 | 2.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Bend
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple200 (92.2%)3.39
Single Male/Father5 (2.3%)2.00
Single Female/Mother12 (5.5%)6.58
Total Families217 (100.0%)3.53

Median Household Size in West Bend

The median household size in West Bend is 2.77 persons per household, with single female/mother households (12 | 3.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 7.5 persons per household. non-family households (106 | 32.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Bend
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple200 (61.9%)3.41
Single Male/Father5 (1.5%)2.00
Single Female/Mother12 (3.7%)7.50
Non-family106 (32.8%)1.08
Total Households323 (100.0%)2.77

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Bend

Out of a total of 323 households in West Bend, 217 (67.2%) are family households, while 106 (32.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 117, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 100.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Bend
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-100 (31.0%)
2-Person Households117 (36.2%)6 (1.9%)
3-Person Households35 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households7 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households23 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households27 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households8 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total217 (67.2%)106 (32.8%)

Female Fertility in West Bend

Fertility by Age in West Bend

Average fertility rate in West Bend is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 108.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 58.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Bend
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years7 (58.3%)108.0
35 to 50 years5 (41.7%)74.0
Total12 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Bend

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Bend
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in West Bend

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Bend
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma5 (41.7%)192.0
College or Associate's Degree2 (16.7%)33.0
Bachelor's Degree5 (41.7%)156.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Bend

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Bend
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in West Bend

Income Overview in West Bend

Per Capita Income in West Bend is $30,222, while median incomes of families and households are $85,898 and $80,337 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income936$30,222
Median Family Income217$85,898
Mean Family Income217$99,149
Median Household Income323$80,337
Mean Household Income323$83,309
Income Deficit217$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)93624.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)93675.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9360.39

Earnings by Sex in West Bend

Average Earnings in West Bend are $36,172, $40,282 for men and $30,385 for women, a difference of 24.6%.
Earnings by Sex in West Bend
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male247 (53.3%)$40,282
Female216 (46.7%)$30,385
Total463 (100.0%)$36,172

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Bend

The most common earnings brackets in West Bend are $100,000+ for men (35 | 14.2%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (38 | 17.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Bend
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4 (1.6%)21 (9.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99924 (9.7%)17 (7.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49914 (5.7%)8 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (1.6%)9 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49910 (4.1%)8 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (1.6%)2 (0.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4992 (0.8%)6 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)7 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9997 (2.8%)3 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99920 (8.1%)25 (11.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99914 (5.7%)15 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99917 (6.9%)18 (8.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99931 (12.6%)38 (17.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)19 (8.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9991 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99913 (5.3%)4 (1.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99917 (6.9%)12 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99930 (12.1%)4 (1.8%)
$100,000+35 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total247 (100.0%)216 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Bend

Average earnings in West Bend are $58,000 for men and $38,295 for women, a difference of 34.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,192, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,896. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $47,344, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $27,679.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Bend
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,896$0
High School Diploma$41,389$40,096
College or Associate's Degree$76,250$27,679
Bachelor's Degree$80,192$47,344
Graduate Degree--
Total$58,000$38,295

Family Income in West Bend

Family Income Brackets in West Bend

According to the West Bend family income data, there are 57 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in West Bend
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00041.8%
$10,000 to $14,99952.3%
$15,000 to $24,99973.2%
$25,000 to $34,999219.7%
$35,000 to $49,999156.9%
$50,000 to $74,9993214.7%
$75,000 to $99,9995726.3%
$100,000 to $149,9994621.2%
$150,000 to $199,999177.8%
$200,000+136.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Bend

4-person families (9 | 4.2%) account for the highest median family income in West Bend with $150,250 per family, while 2-person families (120 | 55.3%) have the highest median income of $40,416 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Bend
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families120 (55.3%)$80,833
3-Person Families32 (14.7%)$0
4-Person Families9 (4.2%)$150,250
5-Person Families30 (13.8%)$86,667
6-Person Families18 (8.3%)$0
7+ Person Families8 (3.7%)$0
Total217 (100.0%)$85,898

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Bend

The median family income in West Bend is $85,898, with families comprising 3+ earners (28) having the highest median family income of $147,500, while families with 1 earner (44) have the lowest median family income of $47,083, accounting for 12.9% and 20.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Bend
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners33 (15.2%)$53,750
1 Earner44 (20.3%)$47,083
2 Earners112 (51.6%)$87,125
3+ Earners28 (12.9%)$147,500
Total217 (100.0%)$85,898

Household Income in West Bend

Household Income Brackets in West Bend

With 76 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in West Bend, accounting for 23.5% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (1.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Bend
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00061.9%
$10,000 to $14,999144.3%
$15,000 to $24,999268.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993310.2%
$35,000 to $49,9993510.8%
$50,000 to $74,9994413.6%
$75,000 to $99,9997623.5%
$100,000 to $149,9995717.6%
$150,000 to $199,999195.9%
$200,000+134.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Bend

The median household income in West Bend is $80,337, with the highest median household income of $89,375 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 72 households (22.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,591, with 138 households (42.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Bend
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years26 (8.1%)$51,875
25 to 44 Years87 (26.9%)$86,683
45 to 64 Years72 (22.3%)$89,375
65+ Years138 (42.7%)$46,591
Total323 (100.0%)$80,337

Poverty in West Bend

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Bend

With 5.7% poverty level for males and 3.2% for females among the residents of West Bend, 45 to 54 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (36.0%) and 7 females (20.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Bend
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years5 (29.4%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years4 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years9 (36.0%)7 (20.6%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.3%)4 (5.2%)
75 Years and over4 (10.8%)2 (4.0%)
Total24 (5.7%)15 (3.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Bend

According to the poverty statistics in West Bend, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Bend
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years31 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years12 (70.6%)18 (100.0%)
15 Years27 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years18 (100.0%)44 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years60 (93.8%)45 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years45 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years51 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years16 (64.0%)27 (79.4%)
55 to 64 Years29 (100.0%)36 (94.7%)
65 to 74 Years45 (95.7%)73 (94.8%)
75 Years and over33 (89.2%)48 (96.0%)
Total399 (94.3%)458 (96.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Bend

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Bend show that 3.0% or 6 of the total 200 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.0%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Bend
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children114 (95.0%)6 (5.0%)
1 or 2 Children38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total194 (97.0%)6 (3.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Bend

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Bend
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Bend

The poverty data for West Bend shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 5 of the single-parent households (29.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (5.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Bend
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children6 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (3.0%)5 (29.4%)

Employment Characteristics in West Bend

Employment by Class of Employer in West Bend

Among the 389 employed individuals in West Bend, private company employees (290 | 74.6%), self-employed (not incorporated) (33 | 8.5%), and local government employees (19 | 4.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Bend
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees29074.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)92.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)338.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations164.1%
Local Government Employees194.9%
State Government Employees164.1%
Federal Government Employees61.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total389100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Bend

According to the labor force statistics for West Bend, out of the total population over 16 years of age (723), 58.2% or 421 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 17 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 96.8% or 30 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.1% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Bend
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years65 (58.6%)15 (23.1%)
20 to 24 Years44 (73.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years34 (77.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years30 (96.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years90 (90.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years42 (71.2%)2 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years18 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years38 (88.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years47 (37.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over13 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total421 (58.2%)17 (4.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Bend

According to labor force statistics for West Bend, 83.7% of individuals (252) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (301) are in the labor force, with 0.8% or 2 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 36 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.6% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Bend
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma58 (73.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree78 (80.4%)3 (2.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher80 (89.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total252 (83.7%)2 (0.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Bend

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Bend are Management (51 | 12.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (21 | 5.2%), Health Technologists (21 | 5.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (19 | 4.7%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (14 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Bend

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Bend, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (92.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Business & Financial (83.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Bend
OccupationMaleFemale
Management38 (74.5%)13 (25.5%)
Business & Financial1 (16.7%)5 (83.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science16 (84.2%)3 (15.8%)
Computers & Mathematics2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science13 (92.9%)1 (7.1%)
Community & Social Service 5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Total (Category)60 (56.1%)47 (43.9%)
Total (Overall)209 (51.7%)195 (48.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Bend are Personal Care & Service (30 | 7.4%), Healthcare Support (24 | 5.9%), Security & Protection (8 | 2.0%), Law Enforcement (8 | 2.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (2 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in West Bend

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Bend, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (46.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Bend
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Security & Protection8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service14 (46.7%)16 (53.3%)
Total (Category)22 (33.3%)44 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)209 (51.7%)195 (48.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Bend are Office & Administration (46 | 11.4%), and Sales & Related (38 | 9.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Bend

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Bend
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related22 (57.9%)16 (42.1%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Total (Category)22 (26.2%)62 (73.8%)
Total (Overall)209 (51.7%)195 (48.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Bend are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (41 | 10.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (21 | 5.2%), and Construction & Extraction (11 | 2.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Bend

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Bend
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry30 (73.2%)11 (26.8%)
Construction & Extraction10 (90.9%)1 (9.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)61 (83.6%)12 (16.4%)
Total (Overall)209 (51.7%)195 (48.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Bend are Production (36 | 8.9%), Material Moving (31 | 7.7%), and Transportation (7 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Bend

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Bend
OccupationMaleFemale
Production26 (72.2%)10 (27.8%)
Transportation7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving11 (35.5%)20 (64.5%)
Total (Category)44 (59.5%)30 (40.5%)
Total (Overall)209 (51.7%)195 (48.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Bend

Employment Industries in West Bend

The major employment industries in West Bend include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (87 | 21.5%), Retail Trade (64 | 15.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (59 | 14.6%), Manufacturing (37 | 9.2%), and Wholesale Trade (29 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in West Bend

Employment Industries by Sex in West Bend

The West Bend industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Bend
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting72 (82.8%)15 (17.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction8 (88.9%)1 (11.1%)
Manufacturing25 (67.6%)12 (32.4%)
Wholesale Trade20 (69.0%)9 (31.0%)
Retail Trade29 (45.3%)35 (54.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing6 (50.0%)6 (50.0%)
Utilities2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (38.5%)8 (61.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Educational Services4 (22.2%)14 (77.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total209 (51.7%)195 (48.3%)

Education in West Bend

School Enrollment in West Bend

The most common levels of schooling among the 245 students in West Bend are high school (98 | 40.0%), middle school (64 | 26.1%), and elementary school (24 | 9.8%).
School Enrollment in West Bend
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool187.3%
Kindergarten208.2%
Elementary School249.8%
Middle School6426.1%
High School9840.0%
College / Undergraduate197.8%
Graduate / Professional20.8%
Total245100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Bend

Out of a total of 245 students who are enrolled in schools in West Bend, 7 (2.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 238 (97.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (50.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 18 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Bend
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds61 (92.4%)5 (7.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Total238 (97.1%)7 (2.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Bend

Science & technology (28 | 21.9%), business (22 | 17.2%), education (22 | 17.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (20 | 15.6%), and arts & humanities (15 | 11.7%) are the most common fields of study among 128 individuals in West Bend who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Bend
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2015.6%
Physical & Health Sciences10.8%
Psychology21.6%
Social Sciences53.9%
Engineering10.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2821.9%
Business2217.2%
Education2217.2%
Literature & Languages21.6%
Liberal Arts & History21.6%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications86.2%
Arts & Humanities1511.7%
Total128100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Bend

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Bend

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Bend are males with 2 vehicles (78, accounting for 39.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (61, making up 41.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Bend
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle23 (11.6%)18 (9.5%)
2 Vehicles78 (39.2%)61 (32.1%)
3 Vehicles66 (33.2%)78 (41.0%)
4 Vehicles18 (9.0%)19 (10.0%)
5 or more Vehicles14 (7.0%)14 (7.4%)
Total199 (100.0%)190 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Bend

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Bend are 5 to 9 minutes (146 commuters, 38.2%), less than 5 minutes (104 commuters, 27.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (34 commuters, 8.9%).
Commute Time in West Bend
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes10427.2%
5 to 9 Minutes14638.2%
10 to 14 Minutes246.3%
15 to 19 Minutes184.7%
20 to 24 Minutes348.9%
25 to 29 Minutes266.8%
30 to 34 Minutes164.2%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes102.6%
90 or more Minutes41.1%

Commute Time by Sex in West Bend

The most common commute times in West Bend are 5 to 9 minutes (74 commuters, 37.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (72 commuters, 38.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Bend
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes53 (27.0%)51 (27.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes74 (37.8%)72 (38.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes18 (9.2%)6 (3.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes9 (4.6%)9 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes16 (8.2%)18 (9.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes8 (4.1%)18 (9.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes12 (6.1%)4 (2.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes2 (1.0%)8 (4.3%)
90 or more Minutes4 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Bend

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Bend are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (44, 22.5%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (29, 15.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Bend
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM19 (9.7%)10 (5.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM44 (22.5%)11 (5.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM8 (4.1%)12 (6.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4 (2.0%)4 (2.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM15 (7.6%)2 (1.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM30 (15.3%)28 (15.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM40 (20.4%)23 (12.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM25 (12.8%)27 (14.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6 (3.1%)13 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2 (1.0%)2 (1.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)18 (9.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)29 (15.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3 (1.5%)7 (3.8%)
Total196 (100.0%)186 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Bend

Occupancy by Ownership in West Bend

Of the total 323 dwellings in West Bend, owner-occupied units account for 262 (81.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 61 (18.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Bend
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units26281.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6118.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units323100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Bend

Occupancy by Household Size in West Bend
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10031.0%
2-Person Household12338.1%
3-Person Household3510.8%
4+ Person Household6520.1%
Total Housing Units323100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Bend

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Bend
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household79 (79.0%)21 (21.0%)
2-Person Household111 (90.2%)12 (9.8%)
3-Person Household18 (51.4%)17 (48.6%)
4+ Person Household54 (83.1%)11 (16.9%)
Total Housing Units262 (81.1%)61 (18.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Bend

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Bend
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School19 (63.3%)11 (36.7%)
High School Diploma69 (69.0%)31 (31.0%)
College/Associate Degree101 (87.1%)15 (12.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher73 (94.8%)4 (5.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Bend

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Bend
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6219.2%
35 to 44 Years5115.8%
45 to 54 Years3611.2%
55 to 64 Years3611.2%
65 to 74 Years7924.5%
75 to 84 Years309.3%
85 Years and Over299.0%
Total323100.0%

Housing Finances in West Bend

Median Income by Occupancy in West Bend

Median Income by Occupancy in West Bend
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied262 (81.1%)$82,019
Renter-Occupied61 (18.9%)$0
Average323 (100.0%)$80,337

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Bend

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Bend
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)2 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9997 (2.7%)7 (11.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99911 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99912 (4.6%)3 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (4.6%)21 (34.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99931 (11.8%)4 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99933 (12.6%)11 (18.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99963 (24.0%)13 (21.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99957 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more32 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total262 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Bend

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Bend
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30014 (5.3%)1 (1.6%)
$300 to $49962 (23.7%)11 (18.0%)
$500 to $79995 (36.3%)40 (65.6%)
$800 to $99912 (4.6%)2 (3.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49947 (17.9%)3 (4.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99920 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49910 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more2 (0.8%)4 (6.6%)
Total262 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Bend

Housing Structures in West Bend

Housing Structures in West Bend
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached28086.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments113.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments72.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments41.2%
10 or more Apartments216.5%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total323100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Bend

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Bend
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached249 (88.9%)31 (11.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments11 (52.4%)10 (47.6%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total262 (81.1%)61 (18.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Bend

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Bend
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms9 (3.4%)19 (31.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms45 (17.2%)42 (68.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms72 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms136 (51.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total262 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Bend

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Bend
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas226 (86.3%)33 (54.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity29 (11.1%)28 (45.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used2 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total262 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Bend

Household Vehicle Usage in West Bend
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2 (0.8%)5 (8.2%)
1 Vehicle65 (24.8%)35 (57.4%)
2 Vehicles116 (44.3%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles79 (30.1%)21 (34.4%)
Total262 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Bend

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Bend

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units155107
Median Property Value$145,700$140,600
Median Household Income$71,250$6
Monthly Housing Costs$504$2
Real Estate Taxes$1,750$2

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Bend

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Bend
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00017 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99934 (21.9%)26 (24.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99990 (58.1%)65 (60.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99913 (8.4%)16 (14.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9991 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total155 (100.0%)107 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Bend

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Bend
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004 (2.6%)7 (6.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99917 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (7.7%)13 (12.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99926 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99921 (13.6%)5 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (15.5%)12 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99925 (16.1%)39 (36.4%)
$150,000 or more26 (16.8%)32 (29.9%)
Total155 (100.0%)107 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Bend

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Bend
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x86 (55.5%)85,417 (79,829.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x13 (8.4%)62 (57.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x18 (11.6%)20 (18.7%)
4.0x or more36 (23.2%)2 (1.9%)
Total155 (100.0%)107 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Bend

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Bend
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80024 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49944 (28.4%)31 (29.0%)
$800 to $1,49987 (56.1%)9 (8.4%)
Total155 (100.0%)107 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Bend

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Bend

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Bend
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years61 (82.4%)13 (17.6%)
6 to 18 Years184 (88.5%)24 (11.5%)
19 to 25 Years84 (75.7%)27 (24.3%)
26 to 34 Years58 (87.9%)8 (12.1%)
35 to 44 Years66 (66.0%)34 (34.0%)
45 to 54 Years56 (94.9%)3 (5.1%)
55 to 64 Years67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total787 (87.8%)109 (12.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Bend

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Bend
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born61 (82.4%)13 (17.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen184 (88.5%)24 (11.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen84 (75.7%)27 (24.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Bend

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Bend
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00063 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999102 (90.3%)11 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99980 (79.2%)21 (20.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999176 (75.2%)58 (24.8%)
$100,000 and over366 (95.1%)19 (4.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Bend

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Bend
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 68 (10.8%)53 (71.6%)
6 to 18 Years75 (36.1%)109 (52.4%)
19 to 25 Years1 (0.9%)83 (74.8%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)58 (87.9%)
35 to 44 Years9 (9.0%)57 (57.0%)
45 to 54 Years12 (20.3%)49 (83.1%)
55 to 64 Years11 (16.4%)61 (91.0%)
65 to 74 Years119 (96.0%)82 (66.1%)
75 Years and over87 (100.0%)65 (74.7%)
Total322 (35.9%)617 (68.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Bend

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Bend
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years16 (14.7%)1 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years10 (9.5%)6 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (12.8%)11 (14.3%)
75 Years and over20 (54.0%)18 (36.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Bend

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Bend: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.3%)7 (9.1%)
75 Years and over5 (13.5%)13 (26.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Bend: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (13.5%)3 (6.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Bend: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (5.7%)3 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years4 (8.5%)4 (5.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (4.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Bend: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (5.7%)4 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years4 (8.5%)8 (10.4%)
75 Years and over10 (27.0%)7 (14.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Bend: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years4 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (5.4%)3 (6.0%)

Technology Access in West Bend

Computing Device Access in West Bend

Computing Device Access in West Bend
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop23071.2%
Smartphone25879.9%
Tablet15648.3%
No Computing Device257.7%
Total323100.0%

Internet Access in West Bend

Internet Access in West Bend
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet20.6%
Broadband Home20964.7%
Cellular Data Only4413.6%
Satellite Internet82.5%
No Internet5717.6%
Total323100.0%

West Bend Summary

Introduction

West Bend is a small city located in Palo Alto County, Iowa. It is situated in the northwest corner of the state, near the Minnesota border. The city has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census. West Bend is a rural community with a strong agricultural base. It is also home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries.

History

West Bend was founded in 1856 by a group of German immigrants. The city was named after the nearby West Bend of the Des Moines River. The first settlers were primarily farmers, and the city quickly grew to become a thriving agricultural center.
In the late 19th century, West Bend became a popular destination for tourists. The city was known for its scenic beauty and its many recreational activities, such as fishing, hunting, and boating.
In the early 20th century, West Bend experienced a period of industrial growth. Several factories were built in the city, including a creamery, a flour mill, and a furniture factory. These industries provided jobs for many of the city’s residents.

Geography

West Bend is located in the northwest corner of Iowa, near the Minnesota border. The city is situated in the Des Moines River Valley, which is part of the larger Iowa River Valley. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.
The climate in West Bend is typical of the Midwest. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are cold and snowy. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

West Bend’s economy is primarily based on agriculture. The city is home to several large farms, which produce corn, soybeans, and other crops. The city also has a strong manufacturing sector, which includes a furniture factory, a flour mill, and a creamery.
In addition to agriculture and manufacturing, West Bend also has a thriving retail sector. The city is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, West Bend has a population of 1,845 people. The city is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population. The median household income is $41,000, and the median age is 43.

Conclusion

West Bend is a small city located in Palo Alto County, Iowa. It is a rural community with a strong agricultural base and a variety of businesses. The city has a population of 1,845 people, and the median household income is $41,000. West Bend is a popular destination for tourists, and it is known for its scenic beauty and recreational activities.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Bend?
Total Population of West Bend is 936.
What is the Total Male Population of West Bend?
Total Male Population of West Bend is 423.
What is the Total Female Population of West Bend?
Total Female Population of West Bend is 513.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Bend?
There are 82.46 Males per 100 Females in West Bend.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Bend?
There are 121.28 Females per 100 Males in West Bend.
What is the Median Population Age in West Bend?
Median Population Age in West Bend is 35.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Bend
Average Family Size in West Bend is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Bend
Average Household Size in West Bend is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Bend?
Per Capita income in West Bend is $30,222.
What is the Median Family Income in West Bend?
Median Family Income in West Bend is $85,898.
What is the Median Household income in West Bend?
Median Household Income in West Bend is $80,337.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Bend?
Income or Wage Gap in West Bend is 24.6%.
Women in West Bend earn 75.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Bend?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Bend is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Bend?
There are 421 People in the Labor Forcein in West Bend.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Bend?
58.2% of People are in the Labor Force in West Bend.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Bend?
Unemployment Rate in West Bend is 4.0%.