[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.95 square miles (12.82 km2), all land.

[4] As of the census of 2020,[6] there were 3,197 people, 1,395 households, and 776 families residing in the city.

There were 1,532 housing units at an average density of 318.6 per square mile (123.0/km2).

Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 4.8% of the population.

36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Most residents are in the West Burlington Independent School District.

Some residential developments to the west are in the Burlington Community School District.

As such, West Burlington sees numerous intercity buses operate from its bus station.