West Burlington, IA Demographics

A map of West Burlington's Population by Race

West Burlington, Iowa has an estimated population of 3,189, a less than 1% change from the 3,197 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 5.6% Multiracial, 4.9% Black, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Burlington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Burlington has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Burlington, that probability was 33.4% in 2020 and 22.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Burlington is ranked the 118th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Burlington was ranked the 118th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Burlington's White Population

2,792 residents of West Burlington, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Burlington is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. West Burlington ranks 951st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Burlington's White population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of West Burlington's population has increased from 81.1% to 87.6%.

West Burlington is more White than neighboring Burlington (80.9% White), and Oak Hills (67.9% White). West Burlington is less White than neighboring Beaverdale (94.5% White), Middletown (96.6% White), and Augusta (100% White).

West Burlington's Black Population

156 residents of West Burlington, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Burlington is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. West Burlington ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Burlington's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Black residents' share of West Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

West Burlington is more Black than neighboring Beaverdale (0% Black), Oak Hills (0% Black), Middletown (0% Black), and Augusta (0% Black). West Burlington is less Black than neighboring Burlington (6.6% Black).

West Burlington's Asian Population

0 residents of West Burlington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Burlington is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. West Burlington ranks 30th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Burlington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Burlington's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.0%.

West Burlington is less Asian than neighboring Burlington (1.5% Asian), and Oak Hills (13.1% Asian).

West Burlington's Hispanic Population

61 residents of West Burlington, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Burlington is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Burlington ranks 238th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Burlington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West Burlington's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.9%.

West Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Beaverdale (0% Hispanic), Oak Hills (0% Hispanic), Middletown (0% Hispanic), and Augusta (0% Hispanic). West Burlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Burlington (4.8% Hispanic).

West Burlington's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Burlington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Burlington is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Burlington ranks 528th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Burlington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington (0.7% Native American/Other).

West Burlington's Multiracial Population

180 residents of West Burlington, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Burlington is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. West Burlington ranks 139th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Burlington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. Multiracial residents' share of West Burlington's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.6%.

West Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Beaverdale (5.5% Multiracial), Burlington (5.5% Multiracial), Middletown (3.4% Multiracial), and Augusta (0% Multiracial). West Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Hills (19% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.