West Des Moines city, IA — Population & Demographics
West Des Moines city, IA has a population of 69,893. The median household income is $84,925 and the median age is 36.5.
69,893
Population
$84,925
Median Income
$286,300
Median Home Value
36.5
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$84,925
Median Household Income
$55,648
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$286,300
Median Home Value
$1,194
Median Rent
57.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.3%
High School+
54.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
17.3%
Work From Home
17.8 min
Avg Commute
Frequently Asked Questions
West Des Moines city, IA has a population of 69,893 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in West Des Moines city, IA is $84,925, with 5.6% living below the poverty level.
The median home value in West Des Moines city, IA is $286,300, with median rent at $1,194.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.