West Des MoinesIowa

West Des Moines Population Demographics

According to US population projections for 2022, the estimated population of West Des Moines is 69,951. 19.12% is under 18, while 18.51% is over 65.

A closer look at the age demography reveals that 3.92% of the population was five years old or younger, 19.12% were 18 years or younger and 29.99% were aged 65 years and over. The gender split in the state was nearly even, with 49.74% female and 50.26% male.

West Des Moines Housing

According to the US Census, West Des Moines has 37,031 housing units. The average owner-occupied housing unit rate in West Des Moines was 97.39%. At the same time, the city's median value of owner-occupied homes was $267,500

West Des Moines Racial Demographics

In 2020, the US Census estimated that White Alone and Asian Alone constitute 85.14% of West Des Moines's population. Residents of the city who were Black Or African American Alone, made up 5.43% of the total population.

Other racial groups include Some Other Race Alone, constituting 2.32% of the city's population and White Black Or African American at 1.08%

How Educated is West Des Moines

According to Census estimates, in 2021, 33.5% of West Des Moines residents had a bachelor's degree, while 16.3% had a graduate or professional degree.

Overall, 49.80% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Average Income in West Des Moines

The median household income in West Des Moines is $62,073. This figure is significantly (approximately 0.00%) less than the state average of $62,073.

Estimates by family type revealed that families earned an average of $92,177 per year, while married-couple families earned an average of $107,104.

A closer examination of the income groups of West Des Moines households revealed that the largest income group consisted of households with an annual income between $35,000 and $49,999. Other groups with yearly high household incomes include those between $50,000 and $74,999 (17.3%) and those with incomes exceeding $200,000 (9.3%). 3.3% of households in the City of Angels had an annual income of less than $10,000.

Median Income by Type of Family