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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 76,036. West Des Moines is currently growing at a rate of 1.58% annually and its population has increased by 10.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 68,920 in 2020.

The median household income in West Des Moines is $86,594 with a poverty rate of 8.4%. The median age in West Des Moines is 36 years: 35.4 years for males, and 36.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.8 males.

76K
Total Population
1,601
Density (mi²)
1.2K 1.58%
Growth

West Des Moines Population

West Des Moines Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202676,0361,1861.58%
202574,8501,1861.61%
202473,6641,1461.58%
202372,5181,7672.5%
202270,7518381.2%
202169,9131,1881.73%
202068,9201,0091.49%
201967,9111,3071.96%
201866,6041,0491.6%
201765,5559581.48%
201664,5971,1081.75%
201563,4891,6622.69%
201461,8272,0943.51%
201359,7331,5812.72%
201258,1525901.02%
201157,5626991.23%
201056,8632540.45%
200046,40314,70146.37%
199031,7029,80844.8%
198021,8945,45333.17%
197016,4414,49237.59%
196011,9496,334112.8%
19505,6151,36332.06%
19404,25200%

Median Age

Overall: 36 years
Female: 36.6 years
Male: 35.4 years

West Des Moines Adults

There are 56,128 adults, (10,723 of whom are seniors) in West Des Moines.

Sex Ratio

Female: 36,125 (50.8%)
Male: 34,958 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Des Moines includes 79.4% White, 6.4% Asian, 5.04% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White56,44079.4%
Two or more races4,7546.69%
Asian4,5466.4%
Black or African American3,5815.04%
Other race1,7522.46%
Native American100.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,6722.35%
White1,4482.04%
Other race1,4412.03%
Asian420.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White54,99277.36%
Asian4,5046.34%
Black or African American3,5815.04%
Two or more races3,0824.34%
Other race3110.44%
Native American100.01%

West Des Moines Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Des Moines ' average per capita income is $60,632. Household income levels show a median of $86,594. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$146,715-
Families$116,992$159,392
Households$86,594$123,759
Non Families$61,237$81,333

$60,632

Average Income

$86,594

Median Household Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

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)