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Cedar Falls, IA vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines is 0% more densely populated than Cedar Falls.
- People are 14.0% more likely to be married in West Des Moines.
- The Median Age is 8.1 years older in West Des Moines.
 Cedar Falls, IAWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock67,640329,725,481
 Female Population52.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
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 Population - 201039,354  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock46,403285,036,114
 Population - 199034,298  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock48.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now17.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,436.393.4
 Land Area28.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cedar Falls, IAWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2013.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Cedar Falls, IAWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 White89.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian4.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Cedar Falls, IAWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Married Population43.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.1%50.2%
 Never Married46.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households15,254  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,64780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,002  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Cedar Falls    7 Reviews
Amy · Highlands Ranch, CO
A Great College Town
Over 8 years ago

I lived in Cedar Falls while attending the University of Northern Iowa. It's a great college town. Main street is nice and there are plenty of restaurants to choose  More

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Joseph  · Cedar Falls, IA
Great Schools
Over 12 years ago

We've lived in Cedar Falls since moving here from the great chicago land area in 2006. The school system in Cedar Falls and in Iowa in general if VERY strong.   More

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Paul · Cedar Falls, IA
a surprisingly progressive mid-west
Over 16 years ago

When I was preparing to moved to Cedar Falls, IA I was repeatedly met with the remark "IOWA!, what's there? corn?" But apart from the bitter winters, tornadoes, and  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews
Hazel  · West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines IA
Over 16 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Abhd · New York, NY
overall life style
Over 16 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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Abhd · West Des Moines, IA
Plenty to do in Des Moines area
Over 18 years ago

We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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