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Compare Marion to Des Moines

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

Questions and Answers:

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

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Des Moines does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 22% for Marion versus 40% for Des Moines.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Marion may include: Urbandale, Bettendorf, and Ankeny.

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

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