5.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

5.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa

Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in West Des Moines, Iowa compared

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

  • West Des Moines, Iowa

    5.4%

  • Iowa

    7% (30% higher than West Des Moines, Iowa)

  • National average

    6.7% (24% higher than West Des Moines, Iowa)

5.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa

Historical Timeline

5.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa historical data

  • 2018 - 5.9%

    The 2018 5.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2019 - 1.9%

    The 2019 decrease to 1.9% from 2018 represents a -4.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 7.8%

    The 2021 increase to 7.8% from 2019 represents a 5.9% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 5.8%

    The 2022 decrease to 5.8% from 2021 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 5.4%

    The 2023 decrease to 5.4% from 2022 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.

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