Des Moines Metro
Des Moines has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,653. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $56,385.
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How many people live in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA has about 451,141 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA?
The typical household in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA earns about $30,653 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA expensive?
In Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, the median home is worth about $56,385, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.
How educated are people in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA?
About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA?
About 8.8% of people in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024