West Branch, IA
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West Branch Overview
2,503
TOTAL POPULATION
1,233
MALE POPULATION
1,270
FEMALE POPULATION
97.09
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,988
PER CAPITA INCOME
$94,583
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$72,938
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,465
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
75.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
West Branch Zip Codes
Race in West Branch
The most populous races in West Branch are White / Caucasian (2,385 | 95.3%), Hispanic or Latino (98 | 3.9%), and Two or more Races (63 | 2.5%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 28 | 1.1% |
| Black / African American | 27 | 1.1% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98 | 3.9% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 2,385 | 95.3% |
| Two or more Races | 63 | 2.5% |
| Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 2,503 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in West Branch
The most populous ancestries reported in West Branch are German (834 | 33.3%), Irish (346 | 13.8%), English (242 | 9.7%), American (181 | 7.2%), and Czech (100 | 4.0%), together accounting for 68.0% of all West Branch residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 181 | 7.2% |
| Belgian | 23 | 0.9% |
| British | 6 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 100 | 4.0% |
| Czechoslovakian | 23 | 0.9% |
| Danish | 93 | 3.7% |
| Dutch | 29 | 1.2% |
| English | 242 | 9.7% |
| European | 19 | 0.8% |
| Finnish | 7 | 0.3% |
| French | 37 | 1.5% |
| German | 834 | 33.3% |
| Greek | 5 | 0.2% |
| Indian (Asian) | 8 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 346 | 13.8% |
| Italian | 20 | 0.8% |
| Mexican | 93 | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 6 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 48 | 1.9% |
| Polish | 19 | 0.8% |
| Scandinavian | 22 | 0.9% |
| Scotch-Irish | 20 | 0.8% |
| Scottish | 25 | 1.0% |
| Spanish | 5 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 36 | 1.4% |
| Thai | 31 | 1.2% |
| Welsh | 57 | 2.3% | View All 28 Rows |
Immigrants in West Branch
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Branch came from Europe (9 | 0.4%), Northern Europe (9 | 0.4%), Sweden (9 | 0.4%), Asia (8 | 0.3%), and China (8 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.7% of all West Branch residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 8 | 0.3% |
| China | 8 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 8 | 0.3% |
| Europe | 9 | 0.4% |
| Northern Europe | 9 | 0.4% |
| Sweden | 9 | 0.4% | View All 6 Rows |
Sex and Age in West Branch
Sex and Age in West Branch
The most populous age groups in West Branch are 20 to 24 Years (149 | 12.1%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (136 | 10.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 115 (9.3%) | 44 (3.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 103 (8.4%) | 56 (4.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 96 (7.8%) | 136 (10.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 34 (2.8%) | 87 (6.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 149 (12.1%) | 103 (8.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 90 (7.3%) | 55 (4.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 60 (4.9%) | 95 (7.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 133 (10.8%) | 114 (9.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 70 (5.7%) | 41 (3.2%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 65 (5.3%) | 76 (6.0%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 70 (5.7%) | 38 (3.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 76 (6.2%) | 84 (6.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 39 (3.2%) | 80 (6.3%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 51 (4.1%) | 81 (6.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 15 (1.2%) | 68 (5.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 40 (3.2%) | 36 (2.8%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 9 (0.7%) | 8 (0.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 18 (1.5%) | 68 (5.3%) |
| Total | 1,233 (100.0%) | 1,270 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in West Branch
Median Family Size in West Branch
The median family size in West Branch is 3.29 persons per family, with married-couple families (490 | 85.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.32 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (71 | 12.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.07 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 490 (85.5%) | 3.32 |
| Single Male/Father | 12 (2.1%) | 3.08 |
| Single Female/Mother | 71 (12.4%) | 3.07 |
| Total Families | 573 (100.0%) | 3.29 |
Median Household Size in West Branch
The median household size in West Branch is 2.49 persons per household, with single male/father households (12 | 1.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.75 persons per household. non-family households (408 | 41.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 490 (49.9%) | 3.34 |
| Single Male/Father | 12 (1.2%) | 3.75 |
| Single Female/Mother | 71 (7.2%) | 3.52 |
| Non-family | 408 (41.6%) | 1.25 |
| Total Households | 981 (100.0%) | 2.49 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Branch
Out of a total of 981 households in West Branch, 573 (58.4%) are family households, while 408 (41.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 213, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 317.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 317 (32.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 213 (21.7%) | 84 (8.6%) |
| 3-Person Households | 137 (14.0%) | 7 (0.7%) |
| 4-Person Households | 96 (9.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 89 (9.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 22 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 16 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 573 (58.4%) | 408 (41.6%) |
Female Fertility in West Branch
Fertility by Age in West Branch
Average fertility rate in West Branch is 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.2% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 13 (72.2%) | 51.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 5 (27.8%) | 21.0 |
| Total | 18 (100.0%) | 31.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Branch
55.6% of women with births (18) in West Branch are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 61.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 5 (38.5%) | 8 (61.5%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 10 (55.6%) | 8 (44.4%) |
Fertility by Education in West Branch
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 18 (100.0%) | 91.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 18 (100.0%) | 31.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Branch
44.4% of women with births in West Branch are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 55.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 44.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 10 (55.6%) | 8 (44.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 10 (55.6%) | 8 (44.4%) |
Income in West Branch
Income Overview in West Branch
Per Capita Income in West Branch is $32,988, while median incomes of families and households are $94,583 and $72,938 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 2,503 | $32,988 |
| Median Family Income | 573 | $94,583 |
| Mean Family Income | 573 | $102,794 |
| Median Household Income | 981 | $72,938 |
| Mean Household Income | 981 | $79,917 |
| Income Deficit | 573 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 2,503 | 31.81% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 2,503 | 68.19¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 2,503 | 0.37 |
Earnings by Sex in West Branch
Average Earnings in West Branch are $42,885, $51,324 for men and $35,000 for women, a difference of 31.8%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 782 (52.5%) | $51,324 |
| Female | 706 (47.4%) | $35,000 |
| Total | 1,488 (100.0%) | $42,885 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Branch
The most common earnings brackets in West Branch are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (162 | 20.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (71 | 10.1%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 15 (1.9%) | 57 (8.1%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 16 (2.1%) | 14 (2.0%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 41 (5.2%) | 21 (3.0%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 12 (1.5%) | 16 (2.3%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 57 (7.3%) | 18 (2.5%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 3 (0.4%) | 24 (3.4%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 4 (0.5%) | 59 (8.4%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 2 (0.3%) | 17 (2.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 14 (1.8%) | 33 (4.7%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (1.3%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 24 (3.1%) | 71 (10.1%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 69 (8.8%) | 14 (2.0%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 29 (3.7%) | 50 (7.1%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 37 (4.7%) | 51 (7.2%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 50 (6.4%) | 50 (7.1%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 57 (7.3%) | 39 (5.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 162 (20.7%) | 47 (6.7%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 44 (5.6%) | 52 (7.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 85 (10.9%) | 37 (5.2%) |
| $100,000+ | 61 (7.8%) | 27 (3.8%) |
| Total | 782 (100.0%) | 706 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Branch
Average earnings in West Branch are $55,653 for men and $41,033 for women, a difference of 26.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $154,286, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $50,924. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,972, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $25,341.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $56,513 | $25,341 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $50,924 | $44,261 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,161 | $47,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $154,286 | $70,972 |
| Total | $55,653 | $41,033 |
Family Income in West Branch
Family Income Brackets in West Branch
According to the West Branch family income data, there are 151 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.4% of all families. Conversely, the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 7 | 1.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 19 | 3.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 23 | 4.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3 | 0.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 38 | 6.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 96 | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 151 | 26.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 151 | 26.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 50 | 8.7% |
| $200,000+ | 35 | 6.1% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Branch
2-person families (221 | 38.6%) account for the highest median family income in West Branch with $97,750 per family, while 2-person families (221 | 38.6%) have the highest median income of $48,875 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 221 (38.6%) | $97,750 |
| 3-Person Families | 147 (25.7%) | $96,202 |
| 4-Person Families | 98 (17.1%) | $74,643 |
| 5-Person Families | 69 (12.0%) | $84,604 |
| 6-Person Families | 22 (3.8%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 16 (2.8%) | $0 |
| Total | 573 (100.0%) | $94,583 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Branch
The median family income in West Branch is $94,583, with families comprising 3+ earners (53) having the highest median family income of $118,438, while families with 1 earner (98) have the lowest median family income of $41,974, accounting for 9.2% and 17.1% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 69 (12.0%) | $52,750 |
| 1 Earner | 98 (17.1%) | $41,974 |
| 2 Earners | 353 (61.6%) | $104,464 |
| 3+ Earners | 53 (9.2%) | $118,438 |
| Total | 573 (100.0%) | $94,583 |
Household Income in West Branch
Household Income Brackets in West Branch
With 222 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in West Branch, accounting for 22.6% of all households. In contrast, only 7 households (0.7%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 7 | 0.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 40 | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 77 | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 91 | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 136 | 13.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 156 | 15.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 222 | 22.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 167 | 17.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 50 | 5.1% |
| $200,000+ | 35 | 3.6% |
Household Income by Householder Age in West Branch
The median household income in West Branch is $72,938, with the highest median household income of $89,559 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 282 households (28.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,167, with 244 households (24.9%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 94 (9.6%) | $62,917 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 361 (36.8%) | $83,567 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 282 (28.7%) | $89,559 |
| 65+ Years | 244 (24.9%) | $39,167 |
| Total | 981 (100.0%) | $72,938 |
Poverty in West Branch
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Branch
With 16.7% poverty level for males and 12.0% for females among the residents of West Branch, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 41 males (35.6%) and 14 females (31.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 41 (35.6%) | 14 (31.8%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 27 (20.2%) | 14 (13.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 7 (15.9%) | 14 (19.4%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 51 (31.1%) | 33 (20.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 17 (11.3%) | 14 (9.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 28 (13.8%) | 31 (20.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 15 (11.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (2.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7 (12.5%) | 15 (10.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 11 (16.4%) | 7 (9.9%) |
| Total | 204 (16.7%) | 146 (12.0%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Branch
According to the poverty statistics in West Branch, males aged 5 years and females aged 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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 74 (64.3%) | 30 (68.2%) |
| 5 Years | 21 (100.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 107 (79.8%) | 87 (86.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 37 (84.1%) | 58 (80.6%) |
| 15 Years | 7 (100.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 12 (100.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 113 (68.9%) | 125 (79.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 133 (88.7%) | 136 (90.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 175 (86.2%) | 124 (80.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 120 (88.9%) | 114 (100.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 115 (100.0%) | 160 (97.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 49 (87.5%) | 124 (89.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 56 (83.6%) | 64 (90.1%) |
| Total | 1,019 (83.3%) | 1,073 (88.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Branch
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Branch show that 5.3% or 26 of the total 490 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 240 (96.0%) | 10 (4.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 133 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 91 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| Total | 464 (94.7%) | 26 (5.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Branch
According to the poverty data in West Branch, 58.3% or 7 single-father households and 38.0% or 27 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (58.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (73.7%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (26.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 7 (58.3%) | 5 (22.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (73.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7 (58.3%) | 27 (38.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Branch
The poverty data for West Branch shows that 26 of the married-couple family households (5.3%) and 34 of the single-parent households (41.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 household (73.7%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 10 (4.0%) | 8 (26.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (35.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (73.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 26 (5.3%) | 34 (41.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in West Branch
Employment by Class of Employer in West Branch
Among the 1,454 employed individuals in West Branch, private company employees (889 | 61.1%), state government employees (141 | 9.7%), and local government employees (126 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 889 | 61.1% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 80 | 5.5% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 71 | 4.9% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 103 | 7.1% |
| Local Government Employees | 126 | 8.7% |
| State Government Employees | 141 | 9.7% |
| Federal Government Employees | 44 | 3.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,454 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in West Branch
According to the labor force statistics for West Branch, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,933), 75.8% or 1,465 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.5% or 7 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 155 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 2.4% or 8 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 72 (71.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 242 (96.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 125 (86.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 155 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 328 (91.6%) | 8 (2.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 248 (99.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 145 (90.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 88 (73.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 58 (27.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 5 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,465 (75.8%) | 7 (0.5%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Branch
According to labor force statistics for West Branch, 91.8% of individuals (1,089) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,186) are in the labor force, with 0.7% or 8 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 20 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.4% or 8 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 336 (91.3%) | 9 (2.4%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 419 (91.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 314 (92.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,089 (91.8%) | 8 (0.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in West Branch
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Branch are Community & Social Service (204 | 14.0%), Education Instruction & Library (156 | 10.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (85 | 5.8%), Management (66 | 4.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (36 | 2.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Branch, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (72.2%), and Management (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (85.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 44 (66.7%) | 22 (33.3%) |
| Business & Financial | 10 (40.0%) | 15 (60.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 26 (72.2%) | 10 (27.8%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 6 (60.0%) | 4 (40.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 5 (45.5%) | 6 (54.5%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 34 (16.7%) | 170 (83.3%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 6 (50.0%) | 6 (50.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 23 (14.7%) | 133 (85.3%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 5 (21.7%) | 18 (78.3%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 37 (43.5%) | 48 (56.5%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 151 (36.3%) | 265 (63.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 770 (52.8%) | 688 (47.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in West Branch are Food Preparation & Serving (66 | 4.5%), Healthcare Support (61 | 4.2%), Security & Protection (53 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (48 | 3.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (27 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in West Branch, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (93.4%), Personal Care & Service (85.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (34.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 4 (6.6%) | 57 (93.4%) |
| Security & Protection | 53 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 43 (65.1%) | 23 (34.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 20 (80.0%) | 5 (20.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 7 (14.6%) | 41 (85.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 127 (50.2%) | 126 (49.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 770 (52.8%) | 688 (47.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Branch are Office & Administration (186 | 12.8%), and Sales & Related (184 | 12.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 77 (41.8%) | 107 (58.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 31 (16.7%) | 155 (83.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 108 (29.2%) | 262 (70.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 770 (52.8%) | 688 (47.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Branch are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (127 | 8.7%), Construction & Extraction (48 | 3.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 48 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 120 (94.5%) | 7 (5.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 175 (96.2%) | 7 (3.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 770 (52.8%) | 688 (47.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Branch are Material Moving (99 | 6.8%), Production (80 | 5.5%), and Transportation (58 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 67 (83.8%) | 13 (16.3%) |
| Transportation | 43 (74.1%) | 15 (25.9%) |
| Material Moving | 99 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 209 (88.2%) | 28 (11.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 770 (52.8%) | 688 (47.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in West Branch
Employment Industries in West Branch
The major employment industries in West Branch include Health Care & Social Assistance (280 | 19.2%), Manufacturing (206 | 14.1%), Retail Trade (169 | 11.6%), Educational Services (166 | 11.4%), and Finance & Insurance (82 | 5.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Branch
The West Branch industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (86.8%), Finance & Insurance (84.2%), and Educational Services (71.7%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 54 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 162 (78.6%) | 44 (21.4%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 103 (61.0%) | 66 (39.1%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 40 (59.7%) | 27 (40.3%) |
| Utilities | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 12 (70.6%) | 5 (29.4%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 13 (15.9%) | 69 (84.2%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 33 (52.4%) | 30 (47.6%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 30 (93.8%) | 2 (6.2%) |
| Educational Services | 47 (28.3%) | 119 (71.7%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 37 (13.2%) | 243 (86.8%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 36 (83.7%) | 7 (16.3%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 43 (56.6%) | 33 (43.4%) |
| Public Administration | 47 (85.5%) | 8 (14.5%) |
| Total | 770 (52.8%) | 688 (47.2%) |
Education in West Branch
School Enrollment in West Branch
The most common levels of schooling among the 498 students in West Branch are middle school (164 | 32.9%), elementary school (146 | 29.3%), and high school (82 | 16.5%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 26 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 32 | 6.4% |
| Elementary School | 146 | 29.3% |
| Middle School | 164 | 32.9% |
| High School | 82 | 16.5% |
| College / Undergraduate | 39 | 7.8% |
| Graduate / Professional | 9 | 1.8% |
| Total | 498 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Branch
Out of a total of 498 students who are enrolled in schools in West Branch, 13 (2.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 485 (97.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (52.2% 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 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 159 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 219 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 51 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 13 (92.9%) | 1 (7.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 11 (47.8%) | 12 (52.2%) |
| 35 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 485 (97.4%) | 13 (2.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Branch
Education (94 | 20.2%), arts & humanities (74 | 15.9%), science & technology (52 | 11.2%), business (52 | 11.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (41 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 465 individuals in West Branch who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 19 | 4.1% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 41 | 8.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 7 | 1.5% |
| Psychology | 21 | 4.5% |
| Social Sciences | 26 | 5.6% |
| Engineering | 20 | 4.3% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 52 | 11.2% |
| Business | 52 | 11.2% |
| Education | 94 | 20.2% |
| Literature & Languages | 12 | 2.6% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 23 | 5.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 7 | 1.5% |
| Communications | 17 | 3.7% |
| Arts & Humanities | 74 | 15.9% |
| Total | 465 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in West Branch
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Branch
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Branch are males with 2 vehicles (388, accounting for 50.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (345, making up 56.7%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 22 (2.9%) | 18 (2.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 136 (17.7%) | 130 (19.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 388 (50.4%) | 345 (50.4%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 179 (23.3%) | 112 (16.4%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 24 (3.1%) | 15 (2.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 21 (2.7%) | 64 (9.4%) |
| Total | 770 (100.0%) | 684 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in West Branch
The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Branch are 20 to 24 minutes (271 commuters, 19.5%), 30 to 34 minutes (253 commuters, 18.2%), and 5 to 9 minutes (208 commuters, 15.0%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 76 | 5.5% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 208 | 15.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 86 | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 156 | 11.3% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 271 | 19.5% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 199 | 14.3% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 253 | 18.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 30 | 2.2% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 14 | 1.0% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 52 | 3.7% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 22 | 1.6% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 20 | 1.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in West Branch
The most common commute times in West Branch are 30 to 34 minutes (182 commuters, 24.1%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (121 commuters, 19.1%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 21 (2.8%) | 55 (8.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 96 (12.7%) | 112 (17.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 42 (5.6%) | 44 (7.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 87 (11.5%) | 69 (10.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 152 (20.2%) | 119 (18.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 78 (10.3%) | 121 (19.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 182 (24.1%) | 71 (11.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 24 (3.2%) | 6 (0.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 11 (1.5%) | 3 (0.5%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 25 (3.3%) | 27 (4.3%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 22 (2.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 14 (1.9%) | 6 (0.9%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Branch
The most frequent times of departure to work in West Branch are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (247, 32.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (153, 24.2%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 31 (4.1%) | 10 (1.6%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 40 (5.3%) | 5 (0.8%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 25 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 53 (7.0%) | 42 (6.6%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 65 (8.6%) | 74 (11.7%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 247 (32.8%) | 144 (22.8%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 48 (6.4%) | 153 (24.2%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 73 (9.7%) | 108 (17.1%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 16 (2.1%) | 47 (7.4%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (0.8%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (2.4%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 64 (8.5%) | 25 (4.0%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 92 (12.2%) | 5 (0.8%) |
| Total | 754 (100.0%) | 633 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in West Branch
Occupancy by Ownership in West Branch
Of the total 981 dwellings in West Branch, owner-occupied units account for 760 (77.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 221 (22.5%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 760 | 77.5% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 221 | 22.5% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 981 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in West Branch
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 317 | 32.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 297 | 30.3% |
| 3-Person Household | 144 | 14.7% |
| 4+ Person Household | 223 | 22.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 981 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Branch
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 198 (62.5%) | 119 (37.5%) |
| 2-Person Household | 242 (81.5%) | 55 (18.5%) |
| 3-Person Household | 121 (84.0%) | 23 (16.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 199 (89.2%) | 24 (10.8%) |
| Total Housing Units | 760 (77.5%) | 221 (22.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Branch
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 18 (85.7%) | 3 (14.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 227 (73.5%) | 82 (26.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 304 (77.9%) | 86 (22.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 211 (80.8%) | 50 (19.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Branch
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 225 | 22.9% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 230 | 23.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 131 | 13.4% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 151 | 15.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 157 | 16.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 36 | 3.7% |
| 85 Years and Over | 51 | 5.2% |
| Total | 981 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in West Branch
Median Income by Occupancy in West Branch
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 760 (77.5%) | $84,904 |
| Renter-Occupied | 221 (22.5%) | $38,958 |
| Average | 981 (100.0%) | $72,938 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Branch
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 3 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 4 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 21 (2.8%) | 19 (8.6%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 28 (3.7%) | 19 (8.6%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 24 (3.2%) | 6 (2.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 49 (6.5%) | 42 (19.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 76 (10.0%) | 60 (27.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 107 (14.1%) | 49 (22.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 202 (26.6%) | 20 (9.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 167 (22.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 79 (10.4%) | 6 (2.7%) |
| Total | 760 (100.0%) | 221 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Branch
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 5 (0.7%) | 6 (2.7%) |
| $300 to $499 | 74 (9.7%) | 10 (4.5%) |
| $500 to $799 | 148 (19.5%) | 57 (25.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 31 (4.1%) | 90 (40.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 222 (29.2%) | 38 (17.2%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 153 (20.1%) | 16 (7.2%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 37 (4.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 76 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 14 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 760 (100.0%) | 221 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in West Branch
Housing Structures in West Branch
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 556 | 56.7% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 70 | 7.1% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 28 | 2.9% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 49 | 5.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 33 | 3.4% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 92 | 9.4% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 153 | 15.6% |
| Total | 981 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Branch
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 534 (96.0%) | 22 (4.0%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 59 (84.3%) | 11 (15.7%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 49 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 50 (54.3%) | 42 (45.7%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 117 (76.5%) | 36 (23.5%) |
| Total | 760 (77.5%) | 221 (22.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Branch
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 18 (2.4%) | 60 (27.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 224 (29.5%) | 141 (63.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 237 (31.2%) | 9 (4.1%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 281 (37.0%) | 11 (5.0%) |
| Total | 760 (100.0%) | 221 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Branch
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 647 (85.1%) | 123 (55.7%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 5 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 106 (14.0%) | 98 (44.3%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 2 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 760 (100.0%) | 221 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in West Branch
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 31 (4.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 197 (25.9%) | 131 (59.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 370 (48.7%) | 77 (34.8%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 162 (21.3%) | 13 (5.9%) |
| Total | 760 (100.0%) | 221 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in West Branch
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Branch
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 226 | 534 |
| Median Property Value | - | - |
| Median Household Income | $51,500 | $47 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $626 | $14 |
| Real Estate Taxes | - | - |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Branch
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 112 (49.6%) | 16 (3.0%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 6 (2.6%) | 17 (3.2%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 83 (36.7%) | 359 (67.2%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 25 (11.1%) | 133 (24.9%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (1.7%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 226 (100.0%) | 534 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Branch
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 31 (13.7%) | 7 (1.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 46 (20.3%) | 42 (7.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 33 (14.6%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 37 (16.4%) | 43 (8.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 30 (13.3%) | 70 (13.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17 (7.5%) | 172 (32.2%) |
| $150,000 or more | 32 (14.2%) | 150 (28.1%) |
| Total | 226 (100.0%) | 534 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Branch
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 137 (60.6%) | 91,765 (17,184.5%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 31 (13.7%) | 155 (29.0%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 31 (13.7%) | 153 (28.6%) |
| 4.0x or more | 27 (11.9%) | 90 (16.9%) |
| Total | 226 (100.0%) | 534 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Branch
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 95 (42.0%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (2.8%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 114 (50.4%) | 28 (5.2%) |
| Total | 226 (100.0%) | 534 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in West Branch
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Branch
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 194 (97.5%) | 5 (2.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 370 (82.8%) | 77 (17.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 274 (87.8%) | 38 (12.2%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 265 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 358 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 208 (83.5%) | 41 (16.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 279 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 195 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 138 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,281 (93.4%) | 161 (6.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Branch
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 194 (97.5%) | 5 (2.5%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 370 (82.8%) | 77 (17.2%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 274 (87.8%) | 38 (12.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Branch
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 152 (86.9%) | 23 (13.1%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 395 (93.6%) | 27 (6.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 380 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 585 (85.7%) | 98 (14.3%) |
| $100,000 and over | 769 (98.3%) | 13 (1.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Branch
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 45 (22.6%) | 168 (84.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 91 (20.4%) | 299 (66.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 92 (29.5%) | 187 (59.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 32 (12.1%) | 239 (90.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 36 (10.1%) | 322 (89.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 3 (1.2%) | 208 (83.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 32 (11.5%) | 261 (93.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 195 (100.0%) | 109 (55.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 138 (100.0%) | 102 (73.9%) |
| Total | 664 (27.2%) | 1,895 (77.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Branch
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 8 (3.7%) | 6 (2.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 24 (7.6%) | 24 (7.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 18 (4.0%) | 52 (12.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 20 (35.7%) | 29 (20.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 36 (53.7%) | 19 (26.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Branch
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 8 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 4 (0.9%) | 28 (6.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 14 (25.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 36 (53.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 8 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 20 (6.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (2.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (4.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 11 (16.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 8 (3.7%) | 6 (2.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 4 (1.3%) | 24 (7.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 14 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 21 (31.3%) | 7 (9.9%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 8 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 11 (2.4%) | 22 (5.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (10.7%) | 23 (16.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 21 (31.3%) | 19 (26.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 8 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 7 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 6 (9.0%) | 7 (9.9%) |
Technology Access in West Branch
Computing Device Access in West Branch
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 799 | 81.5% |
| Smartphone | 825 | 84.1% |
| Tablet | 615 | 62.7% |
| No Computing Device | 80 | 8.2% |
| Total | 981 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in West Branch
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 775 | 79.0% |
| Cellular Data Only | 61 | 6.2% |
| Satellite Internet | 34 | 3.5% |
| No Internet | 127 | 13.0% |
| Total | 981 | 100.0% |
West Branch Summary
West Branch, Iowa is a small city located in Cedar County, Iowa, United States. It is situated along the Cedar River, approximately 25 miles north of Iowa City. The population was 2,322 at the 2010 census.
History
West Branch was founded in 1855 by a group of settlers from New England. The town was named after the West Branch of the Cedar River, which runs through the city. The first post office was established in 1856.
In 1857, the first school was built and the first church was organized. The first newspaper, the West Branch Times, was established in 1858.
In 1864, the first railroad line was built, connecting West Branch to Iowa City. This allowed for the growth of the city and the development of the local economy.
In 1871, the first bank was established in West Branch. The first telephone line was installed in 1883.
In 1885 the first public library was established The first fire department was organized in 1887
In the early 1900s, West Branch experienced a period of growth and development. The city was incorporated in 1906.
In the 1920s, the city experienced a period of economic prosperity. The population grew to over 3,000 by 1930.
In the 1950s the city experienced a period of decline The population decreased to 2 000 by 1960
Geography
West Branch is located at 41 45 25 North 91 25 45 West 41 756944 91 429167
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all of it land.
Economy
West Branch is a small city with a diverse economy. The city is home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries.
The city is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,322 people, 945 households, and 602 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,053.2 people per square mile (406.7/km2). There were 1,039 housing units at an average density of 468.2 per square mile (180.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 945 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of West Branch?
Total Population of West Branch is 2,503.
What is the Total Male Population of West Branch?
Total Male Population of West Branch is 1,233.
What is the Total Female Population of West Branch?
Total Female Population of West Branch is 1,270.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Branch?
There are 97.09 Males per 100 Females in West Branch.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Branch?
There are 103.00 Females per 100 Males in West Branch.
What is the Median Population Age in West Branch?
Median Population Age in West Branch is 35.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Branch
Average Family Size in West Branch is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Branch
Average Household Size in West Branch is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Branch?
Per Capita income in West Branch is $32,988.
What is the Median Family Income in West Branch?
Median Family Income in West Branch is $94,583.
What is the Median Household income in West Branch?
Median Household Income in West Branch is $72,938.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Branch?
Income or Wage Gap in West Branch is 31.8%.
Women in West Branch earn 68.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Branch?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Branch is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Branch?
There are 1,465 People in the Labor Forcein in West Branch.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Branch?
75.8% of People are in the Labor Force in West Branch.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Branch?
Unemployment Rate in West Branch is 0.5%.