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Fontana, CA vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines is 0% more densely populated than Fontana.
- People are 1.6% more likely to be married in West Des Moines.
- The Median Age is 4.1 years older in West Des Moines.
 Fontana, CAWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock67,640329,725,481
 Female Population49.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
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 Population - 2010197,216  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock46,403285,036,114
 Population - 199087,535  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock48.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now147.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,436.393.4
 Land Area43.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fontana, CAWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Fontana, CAWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 White13.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian6.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fontana, CAWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Married Population49.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.1%50.2%
 Never Married39.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households55,307  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,64780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children42.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,790  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Fontana    10 Reviews
Terri · Fontana, CA
Fontana
Over 7 years ago

I bought a house in North Fontana 13 years ago and I was the worst thing I ever did Fontana is trash dirty Rundown graffiti everywhere broken down cars and OMG I'm sick  More

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Jessica · Fontana, CA
The quality of life Fontana offers is excellent
Over 9 years ago

I was born and raised here and I used to love it, but now I am moving out of it. The truth is that the climate is becoming way too hot. Sure, Fontana has always been  More

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lou · Fontana, CA
1950's
Over 15 years ago

best cop ever, james chick payne!most well built sr. citizen, John Yarros. all gone but not  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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