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- West Des Moines is 0% more densely populated than Chesterfield.
- People are 22.2% less likely to be married in West Des Moines.
- The Median Age is 10.3 years younger in West Des Moines.
 Chesterfield, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock67,640329,725,481
 Female Population51.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
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 Population - 201047,490  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock46,403285,036,114
 Population - 199037,991  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock48.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now25.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,436.393.4
 Land Area31.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Chesterfield, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 847.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Chesterfield, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 White75.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian13.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Chesterfield, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Married Population64.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.1%50.2%
 Never Married21.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed6.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households20,254  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,64780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,057  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Chesterfield    7 Reviews

I've lived in St. Louis for roughly ten years and I grew up in the surrounding area. I do not recommend St. Louis to live for two reasons: crime and the weather. A lot  More

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Over 17 years ago

The climate in Chesterfield is moderate winters, hot humid summers. The best season is spring and the worst season is winter. The worst problem with the climate in  More

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Over 17 years ago

The good things about Chesterfield are relatively inexpensive cost combined with many things to do in the area and proximity to an airport. Unlike many areas growing  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

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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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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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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