West Des Moines, IA Demographics
A map of West Des Moines's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 52,552 | 76.5% |
Asian | 4,780 | 7.0% |
Hispanic | 4,568 | 6.6% |
Black | 3,662 | 5.3% |
Multiracial | 2,752 | 4.0% |
Native American/Other | 409 | 0.6% |
West Des Moines, Iowa had a population of 68,723 in 2020. It was 76.5% White, 5.3% Black, 7.0% Asian, 6.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Des Moines, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, West Des Moines is the 6th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
West Des Moines's White Population
52,552 residents of West Des Moines identify as White, or 76.5%. This makes the White share of the population of West Des Moines slightly less than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, West Des Moines is ranked #978 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Des Moines is less White than neighboring Clive (77.3% White), Cumming (92.2% White), Windsor Heights (77.9% White), Urbandale (81.8% White), and Norwalk (90.2% White).
West Des Moines's Black Population
3,662 residents of West Des Moines identify as Black, or 5.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Des Moines roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, West Des Moines is ranked #21 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Des Moines is more Black than neighboring Clive (4.1% Black), Cumming (0% Black), Windsor Heights (4.6% Black), Urbandale (4% Black), and Norwalk (1.4% Black).
West Des Moines's Asian Population
4,780 residents of West Des Moines identify as Asian, or 7.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Des Moines roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, West Des Moines is ranked #9 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Des Moines is more Asian than neighboring Cumming (0.7% Asian), Windsor Heights (5% Asian), Urbandale (5.5% Asian), and Norwalk (1.1% Asian). West Des Moines is less Asian than neighboring Clive (7.3% Asian).
West Des Moines's Hispanic Population
4,568 residents of West Des Moines identify as Hispanic, or 6.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Des Moines roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, West Des Moines is ranked #148 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Des Moines is more Hispanic than neighboring Cumming (1.8% Hispanic), Urbandale (4.9% Hispanic), and Norwalk (3.3% Hispanic). West Des Moines is less Hispanic than neighboring Clive (7.4% Hispanic), and Windsor Heights (6.7% Hispanic).
West Des Moines's Native American/Other Population
409 residents of West Des Moines identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Des Moines roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, West Des Moines is ranked #248 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Des Moines is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clive (0.5% Native American/Other), Cumming (0.2% Native American/Other), Windsor Heights (0.5% Native American/Other), and Urbandale (0.4% Native American/Other). West Des Moines is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norwalk (0.7% Native American/Other).
West Des Moines's Multiracial Population
2,752 residents of West Des Moines identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Des Moines roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, West Des Moines is ranked #206 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Des Moines is more Multiracial than neighboring Clive (3.5% Multiracial), Urbandale (3.4% Multiracial), and Norwalk (3.3% Multiracial). West Des Moines is less Multiracial than neighboring Cumming (5% Multiracial), and Windsor Heights (5.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.