11.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa

Under 18 years

11.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa

Under 18 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

    11.8%

  • Iowa

    13.6% (15% higher than West Des Moines, Iowa)

  • National average

    16% (36% higher than West Des Moines, Iowa)

11.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa

Historical Timeline

11.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in West Des Moines, Iowa historical data

  • 2018 - 11.9%

    The 2018 11.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2019 - 3.1%

    The 2019 decrease to 3.1% from 2018 represents a -8.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 7.5%

    The 2021 increase to 7.5% from 2019 represents a 4.4% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 11.2%

    The 2022 increase to 11.2% from 2021 represents a 3.7% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 11.8%

    The 2023 increase to 11.8% from 2022 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.

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