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Dover, NH vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines is 0% more densely populated than Dover.
- People are 0.2% less likely to be married in West Des Moines.
- The Median Age is 0.1 years younger in West Des Moines.
 Dover, NHWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock67,640329,725,481
 Female Population50.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
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 Population - 201030,038  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock46,403285,036,114
 Population - 199025,042  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock48.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now29.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,436.393.4
 Land Area26.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Dover, NHWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Dover, NHWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 White87.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian4.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Dover, NHWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Married Population49.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.1%50.2%
 Never Married36.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed3.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households14,707  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,64780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,602  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Dover    4 Reviews
Nancy · Goodlettsville, TN
Home is the best place there is.
Over 7 years ago

I love Dover New Hampshire.I was born in Dover and grew up there.I moved in 2004 to Tennessee.I have been home sick ever since for Dover.I am now searching for a place  More

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mary · Somersworth, NH
pros and cons
Over 17 years ago

The area is well situated for many day trips (Portland, Me, Boston, Ma, Concord NH and the white mountains) Negatives are weather (winters mainly because fall is  More

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Leroy · Dover, NH
Life in Dover, NH
Over 19 years ago

Dover, NH, is a terrific place to live. Quite, great seasonal weather, gorgeous autumns, extremely scenic. Short on culture, but 15 minutes to Portsmouth, little over  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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