14.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa

5 to 17 years

14.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa

5 to 17 years poverty in West Des Moines, Iowa compared

How does West Des Moines, Iowa compare to other Iowa and National averages?

  • West Des Moines, Iowa

    14.2%

  • Iowa

    13% (-8% lower than West Des Moines, Iowa)

  • National average

    15.7% (11% higher than West Des Moines, Iowa)

14.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa

Historical Timeline

14.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa historical data

  • 2018 - 12.5%

    The 2018 12.5% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2019 - 2.8%

    The 2019 decrease to 2.8% from 2018 represents a -9.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 7.5%

    The 2021 increase to 7.5% from 2019 represents a 4.7% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 10.4%

    The 2022 increase to 10.4% from 2021 represents a 2.9% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 14.2%

    The 2023 increase to 14.2% from 2022 represents a 3.8% increase YoY.

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