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North Las Vegas, NV vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines is 0% more densely populated than North Las Vegas.
- People are 6.1% more likely to be married in West Des Moines.
- The Median Age is 2.8 years older in West Des Moines.
 North Las Vegas, NVWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock67,640329,725,481
 Female Population50.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
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 Population - 2010216,844  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock46,403285,036,114
 Population - 199047,707  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock48.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now445.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,436.393.4
 Land Area98.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 North Las Vegas, NVWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 North Las Vegas, NVWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 White24.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian6.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 North Las Vegas, NVWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Married Population47.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.1%50.2%
 Never Married36.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households80,930  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,64780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households21,440  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for North Las Vegas    9 Reviews
Free · North Las Vegas, NV
I don't like it here
Over 11 years ago

I got stationed at Nellis AFB in North Las Vegas about a year ago, and I have to say that I'm not a fan of this area. So many areas are run down around here and the  More

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Austin · North Las Vegas, NV
North Las Vegas – an upscale neighborhood with low
Over 14 years ago

North Las Vegas borders Las Vegas and West Las Vegas. Because of this, oftentimes many crimes are attributed to North Las Vegas but actually occur in either West Las  More

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Jean  · North Las Vegas, NV
Climate
Over 15 years ago

The most positive thing about this area is the climate. I find it to be enjoyable most of the time with a great deal of sun to keep you in a positive mood. There are  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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