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Population of Westgate, Iowa

StateIowa
Land Area (mi²)0.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)529.2/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.05% (-2)
Growth Since 2020-12.15% (-26)
Rank in State694th
Rank in Country24354th

The population of Westgate, IA in 2022 is estimated to be 188. This is a decrease of -1.05% (-2 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Westgate by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Westgate by Age

Westgate Population Pyramid 2022
Westgate Median Age
48.6
Total
50.8
Male
48.2
Female
Westgate Sex Ratio
48.6%
104
Male
51.4%
110
Female
Westgate Age Dependency Ratio
15.9
Old Age Dependency Ratio
25.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Westgate Adults
175
Adults
(24 of whom are seniors) in Westgate.

Population of Westgate by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Westgate

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 15.42%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 17.31%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 13.64%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Westgate

While the overall poverty rate of Westgate is 15.42%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (13.64%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (17.31%).

Poverty Rate of Westgate by Employment Status and Sex

12.77%
Female Employed
33.33%
Female Unemployed
3.33%
Male Employed
14.29%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Westgate by Education

88.89%
Less Than 9th Grade
11.96%
High School
16.67%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Westgate

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Westgate

The most common language spoken in Westgate is English, with 96.08% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 3.92% of people speak Other Indo-European Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Westgate by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Westgate, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Westgate by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree95.77%
Bachelors Degree42.56%
Associates Degree127.69%
Some College3019.23%
High School Graduate9258.97%
9th to 12th Grade74.49%
Less Than 9th Grade21.28%

Earnings Statistics of Westgate by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$26,731

Average Earnings

$38,750

Average Male

$14,375

Average Female

Employment of Westgate by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Westgate by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Westgate by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Westgate

Marriage Rates

  • 57.1%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 54.7%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 59.8%

    Female Marriage Rate

Westgate Marriage

In Westgate, 54.7% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Westgate

Westgate Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Westgate Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
87.6%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Westgate by Type

2.66
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned