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Compare Cedar Rapids to West Des Moines
This post compares Cedar Rapids, Iowa to West Des Moines, Iowa across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Cedar Rapids (city) | West Des Moines (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 130,330 | 62,999 |
| Income (median) | $44,109 | $53,844 |
| Home Value (median) | $138,500 | $203,300 |
| White | 85% | 86% |
| Black | 6% | 3% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| With Kids | 29% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 35 |
| Rentals | 30% | 39% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Cedar Rapids or West Des Moines?
A: Cedar Rapids has a larger population count than West Des Moines: 130330 compared with 62999 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Cedar Rapids or in West Des Moines?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Cedar Rapids.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Cedar Rapids or West Des Moines?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Cedar Rapids.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: West Des Moines does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 30% for Cedar Rapids versus 39% for West Des Moines.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Cedar Rapids may include: Davenport, Dubuque, and Sioux-City.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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