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Compare West Des Moines to Ankeny

This post compares West Des Moines, Iowa to Ankeny, 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 West Des Moines (city) Ankeny (city)
Population 62,999 56,237
Income (median) $53,844 $54,224
Home Value (median) $203,300 $197,500
White 86% 94%
Black 3% 1%
Asian 7% 2%
With Kids 30% 38%
Age (median) 35 32
Rentals 39% 26%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, West Des Moines or Ankeny?
A: West Des Moines has a similar population count than Ankeny: 62999 compared with 56237 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: West Des Moines does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 39% for West Des Moines versus 26% for Ankeny.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to West Des Moines may include: Bettendorf, Urbandale, and Dubuque.

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

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