6.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa

Under 5 years

6.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa

Under 5 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

    6.2%

  • Iowa

    15.3% (147% higher than West Des Moines, Iowa)

  • National average

    16.8% (171% higher than West Des Moines, Iowa)

6.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa

Historical Timeline

6.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa historical data

  • 2018 - 10.2%

    The 2018 10.2% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2019 - 3.9%

    The 2019 decrease to 3.9% from 2018 represents a -6.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 7.5%

    The 2021 increase to 7.5% from 2019 represents a 3.6% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 13.3%

    The 2022 increase to 13.3% from 2021 represents a 5.8% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 6.2%

    The 2023 decrease to 6.2% from 2022 represents a -7.1% decrease YoY.

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