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Population Review

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

White80.4%
Black or African American3.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

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.