Economy & Jobs — West Des Moines, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $86,594 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$96,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $55,648 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 41,809 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Finance Insurance | 20.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.4% |
| Professional | 13.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 107 |
| Insurance Agencies | 72 |
| Fast Food | 71 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 67 |
| Commercial Banks | 52 |
| Physician Offices | 47 |
| Child Day Care | 37 |
| Dental Offices | 35 |
| Beauty Salons | 31 |
| Gas Stations | 30 |
| Law Offices | 28 |
| Chiropractors | 26 |
| Fitness Centers | 24 |
| Hotels Motels | 22 |
| Coffee Shops | 19 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
