West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines: The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa.
About
West Des Moines is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 56,609 and a population density of 460 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 69,057 inhabitants.
The city was created 133 years ago in 1892.
Quick Facts about West Des Moines
| Population | 69,057 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Polk County |
| Postal code | 50263–50266 |
| Phone Area Codes | 515 |
| Area | 123.19 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5772,-93.7113 |
| Altitude | 955 feet / 291 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1893 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:52:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 561 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 18.03% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
West Des Moines is located at 41°34'38"N 93°42'41"W (41.5772100, -93.7113300).
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Official website of West Des Moines
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of West Des Moines increased by 18.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56,609 | - | census |
| 2011 | 57,562 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 58,154 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 59,733 | 2.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 61,827 | 3.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 63,489 | 2.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 64,595 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 65,556 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 66,605 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 67,899 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 69,057 | 1.68% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in West Des Moines
1West Des Moines City Hall
4200 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265 View details
Phone: +15152223600 | Website available
People born in West Des Moines (10)
People born in West Des Moines, including novelist, screenwriter, film director Peter Hedges, bobsledder Karlos Kirby, football player Tyson Smith, .
More notable people
- Conor Boffeli (Player of American football) he was born in 29/08/1991
- Whitney Sharpe (Footballer) she was born in 05/01/1990
- Corwin Clatt (American football player (1924-1997)) he was born in 05/02/1924
- Mason Mitchell (American stock car racing driver and team owner) he was born in 25/06/1994
- Matthew Haack (American Football Player) he was born in 25/07/1994
- Jake Campos (American football player, offensive tackle) he was born in 18/10/1994
- Christian Carbone (Producer)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Des Moines, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154156 | Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | Des Moines (IA) | 50312 |
| 153597 | Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines | Des Moines (IA) | 50322-3203 |
| 153269 | Drake University | Des Moines (IA) | 50311-4505 |
| 153542 | UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology | Des Moines (IA) | 50309-1453 |
| 153977 | Mercy College of Health Sciences | Des Moines (IA) | 50309-1239 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Des Moines, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to West Des Moines.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Des Moin Post Office | West Des Moines (IA) | 50265 |
| West Suburban Post Office | Clive (IA) | 50325 |
| Beaverdal Post Office | Des Moines (IA) | 50310 |
| University Station Post Office | Des Moines (IA) | 50311 |
| Ash Creek Post Office | Urbandale (IA) | 50323 |
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , IA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Ankeny | 70,068 | The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| Urbandale | 44,650 | A city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| Johnston | 23,092 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Altoona | 19,503 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Clive | 17,444 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Grimes | 15,831 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Pleasant Hill | 10,025 | American city in Iowa |
| Bondurant | 7,293 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Polk City | 4,961 | American city in Iowa |
| Windsor Heights | 4,735 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Saylorville | 3,301 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Mitchellville | 2,273 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elkhart | 952 | American city in Iowa |
| Runnells | 498 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Alleman | 447 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
West Des Moines distances to largest Iowa cities