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Grand Rapids, MI vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines is 0% more densely populated than Grand Rapids.
- People are 27.0% more likely to be married in West Des Moines.
- The Median Age is 4.6 years older in West Des Moines.
 Grand Rapids, MIWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock67,640329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
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 Population - 2010187,975  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock46,403285,036,114
 Population - 1990189,126  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock48.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now5.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,436.393.4
 Land Area44.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Grand Rapids, MIWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%  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 3420.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Grand Rapids, MIWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 White58.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Grand Rapids, MIWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Married Population39.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.1%50.2%
 Never Married45.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households76,961  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,64780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households34,613  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews
Blake · Grand Rapids, MI
Read for the TRUTH about GR
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Ian · Dearborn, MI
The Actual City Is OK...The Rest Stinks
Over 4 years ago

Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Alfred · Grand Rapids, MI
GR- nationally recognized as a top place to live.
Over 4 years ago

Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  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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