| Place Name | West Branch |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52358 |
| County | Cedar County |
| Area Code(s) | 319 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 2,606 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 8.05% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 92.84% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Iowa 2nd |
| State House Districts | 73 |
| State Senate Districts | 37 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 92.84% |
| African American | 1.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1.94% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 4.1% |