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Highlands Ranch, CO vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines is 0% more densely populated than Highlands Ranch.
- People are 20.0% less likely to be married in West Des Moines.
- The Median Age is 4.2 years younger in West Des Moines.
 Highlands Ranch, COWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock67,640329,725,481
 Female Population49.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
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 Population - 201095,100  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock46,403285,036,114
 Population - 199010,181  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock48.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now1,057.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,436.393.4
 Land Area24.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Highlands Ranch, COWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.9%  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 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5417.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Highlands Ranch, COWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 White80.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian6.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Highlands Ranch, COWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Married Population62.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.1%50.2%
 Never Married24.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed3.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households37,583  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,64780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children42.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households8,780  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Over 11 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  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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