Demographics & People — West Des Moines, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 69,893 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~73,900 |
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| Median Age | 36.0 |
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| Total Households | 31,825 |
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| Family Households | 16,900 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3075 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56,168 |
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| Black or African American | 2,484 |
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| Asian | 5,132 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,250 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 18,188 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 13,924 |
| Other groups | 12,269 |
| Irish | 9,971 |
| English | 8,166 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,900 |
| Norwegian | 3,439 |
| Italian | 2,897 |
| American | 2,783 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,388 |
Language
| English Only | 56,814 |
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| Spanish | 2,723 |
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| Population 5+ | 65,779 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,991 |
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| Population 18+ | 54,173 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Des Moines, Iowa.
