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West Des Moines's current population is 37,221 people with 16,297 households within this smaller 2 mile radius. This area experienced positive population growth of 4.8% from 2010-2020. This area is projected to grow another 3.5% over the next five years. This is higher than the national average.
The median age of the population in this area is 38.2 which is slightly below the state average of 38.9 years old. This area has an average household size of 2.28 persons. This area is not very family centric with 56.6% of the households being family households and with 31.6% having children in the home and 17.0% of the population being under 15 and an additional 12.8% being under 24. Another 29.6% of this area’s population is between 25 and 44 years of age and 23.4% between 45-64 years old leaving 17.3% of the population over 65 years old. These last two age groups are target age groups for dentures, partials, crowns, and other restorative work.
West Des Moines has a daytime employee population of 16,174 versus a permanent population of 37,221 meaning the daytime employee population is 43.5% of the permanent population living in the area and 51.0% of the total daytime population.
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In this area, 57.7% of the population either holds a bachelor's degree or higher educational degree. West Des Moines is higher than the state and US average.
The dominant racial and ethnic groups of the population in the West Des Moines area are White 78.0%, Black 5.8%, Asian 5.7%, 2.7% other races and 7.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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Demographic Analysis for West Des Moines, Iowa
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| POPULATION | | | |
| Population 2025 | | 37,221 | 3,236,114 | 338,440,954 |
| 2010 Total Population | | 34,278 | 3,048,920 | 309,121,785 |
| 2020 Total Population | | 35,924 | 3,192,477 | 331,839,624 |
| Projected Total Population 2030 | 38,531 | 3,275,570 | 344,873,411 |
| Population Change, 2010 - 2020 | 4.8% | 4.7% | 7.3% |
| Annual Population Change Rate, 2025 - 2030 | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| POPULATION AGE BREAKDOWN | | | |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 38.9 | 39.3 |
| Under 4 years old | 5.5% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| 5 - 9 years old | 5.8% | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 10 - 14 years old | 5.6% | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 15 - 24 years old | 12.8% | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| 25 - 44 years old | 29.6% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
| Number of Adults 25-44 | 11,006 | 811,074 | 90,938,228 |
| 45 - 64 years old | 23.4% | 23.2% | 24.4% |
| Number of Adults 45-64 | 8,701 | 751,344 | 82,485,679 |
| 65 years and over | 17.3% | 19.2% | 18.1% |
| Number of Adults 65 years and older | 6,447 | 620,150 | 61,399,291 |
| 0 - 14 years old | 17.0% | 18.5% | 17.4% |
| Number of Children 0-14 years old | 6,310 | 599,629 | 58,800,947 |
NOTE: All percentages are rounded. ESRI data pulled as of August 26, 2025. Data showing future dates are projections.
| | Highlighted fields signify favorable characteristics on a comparison basis with the other locations listed and/or national averages |
