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50265
West Des Moines, IA
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50266
West Des Moines, IA
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50265
West Des Moines		 50266
West Des Moines
Population & People
Population 33,061 36,770 Best
Median Age 38.1 35.0 Best
Avg Household Size 2.3 2.1 Best
% Male 48.4% Best 51.5%
% Female 51.6% 48.5% Best
Race & Ethnicity
% White 76.6% Best 79.8%
% Hispanic 7.2% 5.1% Best
% Black 4.3% 2.9% Best
% Asian 6.5% Best 8.0%
% Other Race 4.6% 4.1% Best
Income & Poverty
Median HH Income $84,588 $85,282 Best
Median Family Income — —
% Below Poverty 7.3% 7.2% Best
Housing
Median Home Value $267,600 $325,100 Best
Median Rent $1,065 Best $1,285
Median Gross Rent — —
% Owner-Occupied 66.0% Best 50.1%
% Renter-Occupied 34.0% Best 49.9%
Total Housing Units 15,104 Best 18,481
% Vacant 4.5% Best 5.9%
Education
% College Grad 60.0% 69.8% Best
Bachelors+ 13,041 17,455 Best
Employment
Unemployment Rate 2.2% Best 2.6%
Labor Force 18,395 Best 23,369
Employed 17,956 22,737 Best
Commute
% Drove Alone 75.3% 69.3% Best
% Public Transit 0.4% 0.2% Best
% Work From Home 14.8% Best 19.3%
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