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Compare Des Moines to Marion

This post compares Des Moines, Iowa to Marion, 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) Marion (city)
Population 214,778 38,014
Income (median) $39,796 $48,922
Home Value (median) $123,300 $159,300
White 76% 92%
Black 11% 3%
Asian 5% 1%
With Kids 32% 33%
Age (median) 33 38
Rentals 40% 22%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Moines or Marion?
A: Des Moines has a much larger population count than Marion: 214778 compared with 38014 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Des Moines or in Marion?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Des Moines.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Des Moines or Marion?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive 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 22% for Marion.

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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