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- Ormond Beach is 0% more densely populated than Des Moines.
- People are 22.0% more likely to be married in Ormond Beach.
- The Median Age is 17.3 years older in Ormond Beach.
 Des Moines, IAOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,707329,725,481
 Female Population50.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock51.538.4
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 Population - 2010205,042  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock36,301285,036,114
 Population - 1990193,187  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock21.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now9.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,290.693.4
 Land Area88.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Des Moines, IAOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock16.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Des Moines, IAOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 White63.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.3%12.2%
 Asian7.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Des Moines, IAOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 Married Population41.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock50.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.8%50.2%
 Never Married39.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.252.60
 Households86,992  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,42280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock52.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households38,831  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Dude · 
Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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Reviews for Ormond Beach    8 Reviews

We have lived in the area for over 8 years. I love the political views of most people and how RED our state is. Having a governor and people with the same views,  More

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The state that is affordable for retirees is NOT affordable for people that work. Poor wages for professionals. Biggest employer in central FL is Disney and pays very  More

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I love it here it is very quiet and peaceful. The beaches are beautiful and pretty private and not crowded most of the time! There are some beautiful parks here as well.  More

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