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Kalispell, MT vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines is 0% more densely populated than Kalispell.
- People are 11.3% more likely to be married in West Des Moines.
- The Median Age is 0.8 years older in West Des Moines.
 Kalispell, MTWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock67,640329,725,481
 Female Population51.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
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 Population - 201020,070  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock46,403285,036,114
 Population - 199011,917  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock48.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now112.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,436.393.4
 Land Area12.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Kalispell, MTWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  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 3416.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Kalispell, MTWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 White90.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian1.5%  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
 Kalispell, MTWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Married Population44.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.1%50.2%
 Never Married32.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households9,714  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,64780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,236  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Kalispell    34 Reviews

My 2022 updated review, only touching on the recent changes. Kalispell is no longer affordable for most middle class people. The world discovered us during COVID and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Against my better judgement I will write a completely honest review from a hird generation resident.. Kalispell is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for a long time. Lots of folks have moved here and driven the price of everything through the roof. Getting ready to leave. Price of housing, both buying  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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