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Compare West Des Moines to Marshalltown

This post compares West Des Moines, Iowa to Marshalltown, 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) Marshalltown (city)
Population 62,999 27,440
Income (median) $53,844 $37,130
Home Value (median) $203,300 $95,400
White 86% 78%
Black 3% 1%
Asian 7% 4%
With Kids 30% 32%
Age (median) 35 36
Rentals 39% 35%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, West Des Moines or Marshalltown?
A: West Des Moines has a larger population count than Marshalltown: 62999 compared with 27440 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in West Des Moines or Marshalltown?
A: Homes tend to be much 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 35% for Marshalltown.

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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