Demographics in West Des Moines, IA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is West Des Moines?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

69,893

Male

34,984

50.1%

Female

34,909

49.9%

Median Age

36.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

80.4%

Black

3.5%

Hispanic

6.1%

Asian

7.3%

Two or More

6.3%

Other

2.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

38.3%

High School or Higher

49.6%

Foreign Born

11.3%

Veterans

4.4%

Married

40.3%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

West Des Moines, IA has a population of 69,893 with a median age of 36.5. The racial makeup is 80.4% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 3.5% Black, 7.3% Asian. About 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 11.3%.