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West Des Moines

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
47.505
State:
Iowa

West Des Moines is a city located in Polk County, Iowa. West Des Moines has a 2026 population of 73,664. West Des Moines is currently growing at a rate of 1.58% annually and its population has increased by 6.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 68,920 in 2020.

73.7K
Total Population
1,551
Density (mi²)
1.1K 1.58%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)