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West Des Moines city, Iowa

Official LSAD Designation: West Des Moines city • Census GEOID: 1983910 • Dallas County / Madison County / Polk County / Warren County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for West Des Moines city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $86,594 ±$2,354
Per Capita Income $57,275 ±$2,565
Poverty Rate 8.4% ±1.6%
Population Below Poverty Level 5,933 ±1,160
Unemployment Rate 2.4% ±0.7%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 40,819 ±945
Broadband Internet Rate 93.4% ±1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).