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Compare West Des Moines to Council Bluffs

This post compares West Des Moines, Iowa to Council Bluffs, 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) Council Bluffs (city)
Population 62,999 62,317
Income (median) $53,844 $40,332
Home Value (median) $203,300 $115,800
White 86% 91%
Black 3% 1%
Asian 7% 0%
With Kids 30% 29%
Age (median) 35 37
Rentals 39% 39%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, West Des Moines or Council Bluffs?
A: West Des Moines has a similar population count than Council Bluffs: 62999 compared with 62317 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: West Des Moines does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 39% for West Des Moines versus 39% for Council Bluffs.

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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