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Beaverdale

Iowa · Des Moines · 10,561 residents · 2.264 sq mi
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The short version

Beaverdale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,490. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $241,050. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Beaverdale; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,561
Population density
4,665 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,490
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,057
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,050
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,171
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.4%
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(8,275)
Black6.4%(681)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(464)
Asian4.8%(505)
Other6%(636)
Diversity Score46.8%(4,938)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(8,275)
Black6.4%(681)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(464)
Asian4.8%(505)
Other6%(636)
Diversity Score46.8%(4,938)
Diversity Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Foreign born
8.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaverdale, Des Moines, Iowa?

Beaverdale, Des Moines, Iowa has about 10,561 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beaverdale, Des Moines, Iowa?

The typical household in Beaverdale, Des Moines, Iowa earns about $77,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaverdale, Des Moines, Iowa expensive?

In Beaverdale, Des Moines, Iowa, the median home is worth about $241,050, and the typical rent is about $1,171 a month.

How educated are people in Beaverdale, Des Moines, Iowa?

About 47.0% of adults age 25 and over in Beaverdale, Des Moines, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaverdale, Des Moines, Iowa?

About 9.1% of people in Beaverdale, Des Moines, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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