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Kansas City, MO vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines is 0% more densely populated than Kansas City.
- People are 17.1% more likely to be married in West Des Moines.
- The Median Age is 0.7 years older in West Des Moines.
 Kansas City, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock67,640329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
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 Population - 2010460,690  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock46,403285,036,114
 Population - 1990435,146  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock48.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,436.393.4
 Land Area314.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Kansas City, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Kansas City, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 White55.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Kansas City, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Married Population42.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.1%50.2%
 Never Married39.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households213,560  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,64780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households99,020  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews
Mark · Kansas City, MO
Moved and Come Back Twice
Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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Synthetic  · Kansas City, MO
Kansas City is the Midwest’s best kept secret
Over 4 years ago

KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Jo · Kansas City, MO
It's HOME / QUIET / FUN
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  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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