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The City of West Bend had a population of 855 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for West Bend is located at latitude 42.9569 and longitude -94.4411 in Palo Alto County. The formal boundaries for the City of West Bend encompass a land area of 0.88 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Palo Alto County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of West Bend are located in Palo Alto County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Kossuth County.
The City of West Bend has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of West Bend is located within Township of Garfield, a minor civil division (MCD) of Palo Alto County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 855 (100%) |
| Population Density | 958 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 21 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $86,154 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,634 |
| Median Home Value | $159,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 362 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 271 (74.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 49 (13.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 42 (11.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 320 |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
| Family Households | 221 (69.1%) |
The table below compares West Bend to the other 1,026 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 328 | 68th |
| Population Density | # 310 | 70th |
| Median Household Income | # 174 | 83rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 411 | 60th |
| Diversity Index | # 314 | 69th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
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