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Compare Des Moines to Cedar Rapids

This post compares Des Moines, Iowa to Cedar Rapids, 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 Des Moines (city) Cedar Rapids (city)
Population 214,778 130,330
Income (median) $39,796 $44,109
Home Value (median) $123,300 $138,500
White 76% 85%
Black 11% 6%
Asian 5% 2%
With Kids 32% 29%
Age (median) 33 36
Rentals 40% 30%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Moines or Cedar Rapids?
A: Des Moines has a larger population count than Cedar Rapids: 214778 compared with 130330 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Des Moines or in Cedar Rapids?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Des Moines.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Des Moines or Cedar Rapids?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Des Moines.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Des Moines does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 40% for Des Moines versus 30% for Cedar Rapids.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Des Moines may include: Davenport, Cedar-Rapids, and Waterloo.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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