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West Des Moines, IA vs Chippewa Falls, WI

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- Chippewa Falls is 0% more densely populated than West Des Moines.
- People are 18.2% less likely to be married in Chippewa Falls.
- The Median Age is 2.3 years older in Chippewa Falls.
 West Des Moines, IAChippewa Falls, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,581329,725,481
 Female Population49.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.438.4
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 Population - 201056,863  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,925285,036,114
 Population - 199031,702  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now117.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,288.093.4
 Land Area47.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 West Des Moines, IAChippewa Falls, WIUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock5.0%1.9%
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 Race
 West Des Moines, IAChippewa Falls, WIUnited States
 White80.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.1%12.2%
 Asian6.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 West Des Moines, IAChippewa Falls, WIUnited States
 Married Population49.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.2%50.2%
 Never Married33.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households30,775  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,25980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children37.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,128  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.6%  Unlock10.8%
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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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Reviews for Chippewa Falls    3 Reviews
Emily · Eau Claire, WI
You Will Be Left Behind - Your Children Too
Over 4 years ago

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, a rural area, are stuck in Plato’s cave. It has an uneducated population who are isolationist and protectionist who will be left behind while  More

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Melissa · Chippewa Falls, WI
Leaving as soon as I can
Over 19 years ago

I have lived in Chippewa Falls all my life- almost 26 years. At first glance, a visitor would think that it is a quiet quaint town. However, the novelty wears off  More

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Susann · Chippewa Falls, WI
Parks
Over 19 years ago

Chippewa Falls - Irvine Park; Lake Wissota State Park; Casper  More

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