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St. Augustine, FL vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines is 0% more densely populated than St. Augustine.
- People are 32.6% more likely to be married in West Des Moines.
- The Median Age is 10.1 years younger in West Des Moines.
 St. Augustine, FLWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock67,640329,725,481
 Female Population56.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population43.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
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 Population - 201013,062  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock46,403285,036,114
 Population - 199011,692  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock48.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now41.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,436.393.4
 Land Area9.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 St. Augustine, FLWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2011.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 St. Augustine, FLWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 White81.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 St. Augustine, FLWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Married Population37.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.1%50.2%
 Never Married42.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households5,538  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,64780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children13.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,812  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for St. Augustine    25 Reviews
Carol · Elkton, FL
Don't move here!!!
Over 1 years ago

I have lived her for 19 years and cannot leave for various reasons but would if I could. When we first moved here it was quiet, affordable and had good restaurant  More

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William · Manitou Springs, CO
Losing Its Charm
Over 4 years ago

Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South  More

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Don · Saint Augustine, FL
Over crowded
Over 4 years ago

Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live  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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