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Compare West Des Moines to Marion

This post compares West 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 West Des Moines (city) Marion (city)
Population 62,999 38,014
Income (median) $53,844 $48,922
Home Value (median) $203,300 $159,300
White 86% 92%
Black 3% 3%
Asian 7% 1%
With Kids 30% 33%
Age (median) 35 38
Rentals 39% 22%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, West Des Moines or Marion?
A: West Des Moines has a larger population count than Marion: 62999 compared with 38014 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in West Des Moines or Marion?
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 differs quite a bit: 39% for West Des Moines versus 22% for Marion.

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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