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Milwaukee, WI vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines is 0% more densely populated than Milwaukee.
- People are 59.4% more likely to be married in West Des Moines.
- The Median Age is 4.5 years older in West Des Moines.
 Milwaukee, WIWest 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 - 2010594,883  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock46,403285,036,114
 Population - 1990628,088  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock48.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-6.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,436.393.4
 Land Area96.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Milwaukee, WIWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Milwaukee, WIWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 White33.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian4.4%  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
 Milwaukee, WIWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Married Population31.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.1%50.2%
 Never Married54.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households229,470  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,64780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households108,614  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Milwaukee    110 Reviews
Ford · Milwaukee, WI
I love Milwaukee, and you might too
Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Clark · Lafayette, CA
The Cream City Greats!
Over 4 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Jake · Mukwonago, WI
Ok but needs work.
Over 5 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews
Hazel  · West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines IA
Over 17 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 17 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 19 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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