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Waveland Park

Iowa · Des Moines · 5,858 residents · 1.809 sq mi
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The short version

Waveland Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,070. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $249,921. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Des Moines median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Waveland Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,858
Population density
3,238 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,070
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,844
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,921
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,048
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(4,824)
Black6.9%(405)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(309)
Asian1.2%(69)
Other4.3%(251)
Diversity Score39%(2,287)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(4,824)
Black6.9%(405)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(309)
Asian1.2%(69)
Other4.3%(251)
Diversity Score39%(2,287)
Diversity Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
Foreign born
5.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waveland Park, Des Moines, Iowa?

Waveland Park, Des Moines, Iowa has about 5,858 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waveland Park, Des Moines, Iowa earns about $87,070 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waveland Park, Des Moines, Iowa expensive?

In Waveland Park, Des Moines, Iowa, the median home is worth about $249,921, and the typical rent is about $1,048 a month.

How educated are people in Waveland Park, Des Moines, Iowa?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waveland Park, Des Moines, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waveland Park, Des Moines, Iowa?

About 4.3% of people in Waveland Park, 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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