CensusEasy
NEIGHBORHOOD

Lower Beaver

Iowa · Des Moines · 6,681 residents · 2.127 sq mi
Compare
The short version

Lower Beaver has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,175. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $234,547. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Lower Beaver; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,681
Population density
3,141 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,175
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$39,440
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,547
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,058
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lower Beaver on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(4,447)
Black6%(404)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(516)
Asian15.7%(1,046)
Other4%(268)
Diversity Score65.2%(4,353)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(4,447)
Black6%(404)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(516)
Asian15.7%(1,046)
Other4%(268)
Diversity Score65.2%(4,353)
Diversity Score
65
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Foreign born
18.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
US average: 13.6%
Explore

Neighborhoods in Des Moines

BeaverdaleDrakeHighland ParkIndianola HillsMerle HaySouthwestern HillsWatrous SouthWaveland ParkNeighborhoods in Des Moines
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lower Beaver

Southcrest
Pop 6,534
South Harrison
Pop 6,541
Lincoln Park
Pop 6,564
Forest Park
Pop 5,761
Places similar to Lower Beaver
Head to head

Compare Lower Beaver side by side

LOWER BEAVER VS
Southcrest
Income$75,389same
Home value$605,342+158%
Population6,534−2%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LOWER BEAVER VS
South Harrison
Income$80,258+7%
Home value$306,133+31%
Population6,541−2%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LOWER BEAVER VS
Lincoln Park
Income$80,578+7%
Home value$548,894+134%
Population6,564−2%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LOWER BEAVER VS
Forest Park
Income$73,706−2%
Home value$420,070+79%
Population5,761−14%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lower Beaver, Des Moines, Iowa?

Lower Beaver, Des Moines, Iowa has about 6,681 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lower Beaver, Des Moines, Iowa earns about $75,175 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lower Beaver, Des Moines, Iowa expensive?

In Lower Beaver, Des Moines, Iowa, the median home is worth about $234,547, and the typical rent is about $1,058 a month.

How educated are people in Lower Beaver, Des Moines, Iowa?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lower Beaver, Des Moines, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lower Beaver, Des Moines, Iowa?

About 5.2% of people in Lower Beaver, Des Moines, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Containing area
Des Moines

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

How we source and harmonize this data →