West Okoboji, IA Demographics

A map of West Okoboji's Population by Race

West Okoboji, Iowa has an estimated population of 418, a dramatic increase from the 308 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.1% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Okoboji, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Okoboji is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Okoboji, that probability was 5.7% in 2020 and 5.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Okoboji is ranked the 515th 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 Okoboji was ranked the 571st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Okoboji's White Population

406 residents of West Okoboji, or 97.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Okoboji is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. West Okoboji ranks 94th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Okoboji's White population has grown by an estimated 35.8%. White residents' share of West Okoboji's population has remained roughly unchanged at 97.1%.

West Okoboji is more White than neighboring Milford (94.7% White), Wahpeton (93% White), Okoboji (95.7% White), and Spirit Lake (89.8% White). West Okoboji is less White than neighboring Arnolds Park (99.1% White).

West Okoboji's Black Population

0 residents of West Okoboji, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Okoboji is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. West Okoboji ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Okoboji's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of West Okoboji's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Okoboji is less Black than neighboring Spirit Lake (0.1% Black).

West Okoboji's Asian Population

0 residents of West Okoboji, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Okoboji is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. West Okoboji ranks 227th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Okoboji's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Okoboji's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

West Okoboji is less Asian than neighboring Milford (0.2% Asian), Wahpeton (0.2% Asian), Okoboji (0.1% Asian), and Spirit Lake (0.2% Asian).

West Okoboji's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Okoboji, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Okoboji is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Okoboji ranks 690th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Okoboji's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Okoboji's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

West Okoboji is less Hispanic than neighboring Milford (2.9% Hispanic), Wahpeton (2.5% Hispanic), Arnolds Park (0.8% Hispanic), Okoboji (3.3% Hispanic), and Spirit Lake (3.7% Hispanic).

West Okoboji's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Okoboji, 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 Okoboji is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Okoboji ranks 637th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Okoboji's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of West Okoboji's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Okoboji is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wahpeton (0.5% Native American/Other).

West Okoboji's Multiracial Population

12 residents of West Okoboji, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Okoboji is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. West Okoboji ranks 934th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Okoboji's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Okoboji's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.9%.

West Okoboji is more Multiracial than neighboring Milford (2.1% Multiracial), Arnolds Park (0.1% Multiracial), and Okoboji (0.9% Multiracial). West Okoboji is less Multiracial than neighboring Wahpeton (3.8% Multiracial), and Spirit Lake (6.3% 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.