West Des Moines, IA

Polk County

Comprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile

Population 71,083
Median Household Income $86,594
Median Home Value $309,192
Median Age 36.0 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Complete Census & Social Dataset

91 Total Metrics

General Demographics

City Alt N/A
County Fips All 19153|19049|19181|19121
County Name All Polk|Dallas|Warren|Madison
Source shape
Military 0
Incorporated 1.0%
Cdp 0
Township 0
Male 49.20
Female 50.80

Regional & Admin

Population 71,083
Population Proper 71,083
Density 577.90
Ranking 3
Cbsa Fips 19,780
Cbsa Name Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Cbsa Metro 1
Csa Fips 218
Csa Name Des Moines-West Des Moines-Ames, IA

Age & Demographics

Age Median 36.0%
Age Under 10 12.3%
Age 10 To 19 10.0%
Age 20s 17.4%
Age 30s 16.7%
Age 40s 10.9%
Age 50s 11.9%
Age 60s 10.0%
Age 70s 7.3%
Age Over 80 3.6%
Age Over 65 15.1%
Age 18 To 24 9.3%
Age Over 18 79.0%

Household & Family

Married 46.1%
Divorced 11.2%
Never Married 36.9%
Widowed 5.8%
Family Size 2.95

Income & Economy

Family Dual Income $57
Income Household Median $86,594
Income Household Under 5 $2
Income Household 5 To 10 $1
Income Household 10 To 15 $2
Income Household 15 To 20 $3
Income Household 20 To 25 $2
Income Household 25 To 35 $8
Income Household 35 To 50 $11
Income Household 50 To 75 $15
Income Household 75 To 100 $14
Income Household 100 To 150 $17
Income Household 150 Over $26
Income Household Six Figure $43
Income Individual Median $51,046
Labor Force Participation 72.7%
Unemployment Rate 2.4%
Poverty 8.4%
Commute Time 18.30

Housing & Property

Home Ownership 57.40
Housing Units 32,233
Home Value $309,192
Rent Median $1,237
Rent Burden $27

Education

Education Less Highschool 3.7%
Education Highschool 15.5%
Education Some College 25.8%
Education Bachelors 35.9%
Education Graduate 19.1%
Education College Or Above 55.0%
Education Stem Degree 38.5%

Race & Origin

Race White 79.4%
Race Black 5.0%
Race Asian 6.4%
Race Native 0.0%
Race Pacific 0.0%
Race Other 2.5%
Race Multiple 6.7%
Hispanic 6.5%

Social & Health

Disabled 9.9%
Limited English 2.4%
Health Uninsured 4.8%
Veteran 5.4%

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$51,046
Labor Force Participation72.7%
Unemployment Rate2.4%
Poverty Rate8.4%
Average Commute Time18.3 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Homeownership Rate57.4%
Median Rent$1,237
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)27.4%
Total Housing Units32,233
Uninsured Rate4.8%

Additional Census & Social Profile

Household & Marital

Avg Family Size2.95
Dual Income Families56.8%
Married46.1%
Never Married36.9%
Divorced11.2%
Widowed5.8%

Social & Education

College Degree or Higher55.0%
STEM Degree Holders38.5%
Veterans5.4%
Disabled Population9.9%
Limited English Proficiency2.4%

Regional Classifications

Metro Area (CBSA)Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Combined Area (CSA)Des Moines-West Des Moines-Ames, IA
Population Density577.9/sq mi
National Rank#3

ZIP Codes in West Des Moines

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
50266 37,523 $87,025 $348,223
50265 33,488 $85,915 $281,076
50061 2,123 $130,714 $515,245
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50369 N/A N/A N/A
50398 N/A N/A N/A