West Des Moines, Iowa Population 2024

72,570

West Des Moines is a city located in Dallas County and Polk County Iowa. West Des Moines has a 2024 population of 72,570. West Des Moines is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually and its population has increased by 5.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 68,912 in 2020.

The average household income in West Des Moines is $116,857 with a poverty rate of 7.53%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in West Des Moines is 36.2 years, 35.6 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.

West Des Moines Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Des Moines was:

  • White: 81.49%
  • Two or more races: 6.32%
  • Asian: 6.15%
  • Black or African American: 4.39%
  • Other race: 1.57%
  • Native American: 0.06%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
State
Iowa
Land Area (mi²)
47.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,541.0/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
5.31% (3,658)
The current population of West Des Moines, Iowa is 72,570 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 68,912.

West Des Moines, Iowa Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White56,01881.49%
Two or more races4,3446.32%
Asian4,2266.15%
Black or African American3,0164.39%
Other race1,0771.57%
Native American380.06%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander250.04%

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

West Des Moines Population by Race

West Des Moines Population Pyramid 2024

West Des Moines Median Age

36.2

Total

35.6

Male

36.8

Female

West Des Moines Adults

There are 54,218 adults, (9,855 of whom are seniors) in West Des Moines.

West Des Moines Age Dependency

55

Age Dependency Ratio

22.2

Old Age Dependency Ratio

32.7

Child Dependency Ratio

West Des Moines Sex Ratio

Female34,34049.95%
Male34,40450.05%

West Des Moines Population by Age

West Des Moines Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All31,3072.1858.141.9
Non Family14,5931.2539.360.7
Married12,9343.0781.118.9
Female2,4452.744456
Male1,3352.856733

2.95

Average Family Size

2.18

Average Household Size

58.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Des Moines Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West Des Moines Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Des Moines Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.

West Des Moines Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$57,431

Average Earnings

$64,233

Average Male

$48,531

Average Female

West Des Moines Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Des Moines Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Des Moines Language

86.43% of West Des Moines residents speak only English, while 13.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.93% of the population.

West Des Moines Language

West Des Moines Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White54,0023,2836.08%
Multiple4,33365615.14%
Hispanic3,89749812.78%
Black2,99546015.36%
Asian4,2264129.75%
Other1,0771009.29%
Native38410.53%

7.53%

Overall Poverty Rate

6.8%

Male Poverty Rate

8.27%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Des Moines

The race most likely to be in poverty in West Des Moines is Black, with 15.36% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West Des Moines is White, with 6.08% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13%.

West Des Moines Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade24.92%
High School11.92%
Some College5.91%
Bachelors or Greater4.06%

West Des Moines Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed42.24%
Male Unemployed18.47%
Female Employed5.88%
Male Employed4.45%

West Des Moines Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Des Moines Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Des Moines Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

47.6%

Overall Marriage Rate

49.7%

Male Marriage Rate

45.6%

Female Marriage Rate

West Des Moines Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West Des Moines Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

West Des Moines Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Des Moines Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

2,991

Number of Veterans

2,725

Male Veterans

266

Female Veterans

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West Des Moines Veterans by War

count

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West Des Moines Veterans by Age

count

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West Des Moines Veterans by Race

West Des Moines Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

3.54%

Veteran Poverty Rate

23.48%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Des Moines Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

74.1%

Labor Force Participation

72%

Employment Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

West Des Moines Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Des Moines Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Des Moines Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

60.9%

Born in West Des Moines

89.19%

Native Born

10.81%

Foreign Born

5.61%

Non Citizen

5.19%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

89.19% of West Des Moines residents were born in the United States, with 60.9% having been born in Iowa. 5.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

West Des Moines Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
202977,1429141.2%
202876,2289151.21%
202775,3139141.23%
202674,3999151.25%
202573,4849141.26%
202472,5709151.28%
202371,6559141.29%
202270,7418551.22%
202169,8869741.41%
202068,9121,0011.47%
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%
201056,86300%
200046,40314,70146.37%
199031,7029,80844.8%
198021,8945,45333.17%
197016,4414,49237.59%
196011,9496,334112.8%
19505,6151,36332.06%
19404,252-72,890-94.49%
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West Des Moines Population by Year