West Des Moines, Iowa Information & Statistics

Quick Facts

The 2018 population estimate for West Des Moines is 64,400, a change of 7.67% when compared to 2014. With an area of 48.07 square miles, this works out to a population density of 1,339.64 persons/mi².

The number of households in 2018 were estimated to be 27,704, with an average household size of 2.31.

West Des Moines's 2018 unemployment rate was 3.16%.

The average household income in West Des Moines for 2018 was $102,041, while the median was $74,787.

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West Des Moines Fertility Rate

1,195 estimated births

(% of females 15-50 having a child in the past 12 months), ACS 5 year data

West Des Moines Household Characteristics

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West Des Moines Housing Values

Median mortgage payment for 2018: $1,521

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West Des Moines Average Rent as Percentage of Gross Income

Median rent for 2018: $988

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West Des Moines Population Data

Period	Geography	Population
2014	West Des Moines city, Iowa	59,815
2015	West Des Moines city, Iowa	61,266
2016	West Des Moines city, Iowa	61,624
2017	West Des Moines city, Iowa	62,999
2018	West Des Moines city, Iowa	64,400

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