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- West Des Moines is 0% more densely populated than Jefferson City.
- People are 15.7% more likely to be married in West Des Moines.
- The Median Age is 1.7 years younger in West Des Moines.
 Jefferson City, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock67,640329,725,481
 Female Population47.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
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 Population - 201043,210  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock46,403285,036,114
 Population - 199035,481  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock48.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,436.393.4
 Land Area36.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Jefferson City, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Jefferson City, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 White72.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian2.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Jefferson City, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Married Population43.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.1%50.2%
 Never Married36.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households16,655  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,64780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,291  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  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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