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West Des Moines

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
19.815
State:
Iowa

West Des Moines is located in Polk County, Iowa. West Des Moines has a 2025 population of 280 . West Des Moines is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The average household income in West Des Moines is $91,512 with a poverty rate of 4.64%. The median age in West Des Moines is 45.8 years: 47.7 years for males, and 45.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.2 males.

280
Total Population
14
Density (mi²)

West Des Moines Population

West Des Moines Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Des Moines includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (100%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White280100%

West Des Moines Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Des Moines' average per capita income is $22,135. Household income levels show a median of $78,810. The poverty rate stands at 4.64%.

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
Households$78,810$91,512
Families-$141,546
Married Families--
Non Families-$45,183

$22,135

Average Income

$78,810

Median Household Income

4.64%

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)