Statistic Waveland Park Des Moines Iowa
Population 3,156 215,408 3,155,070
Population density (sq mi) 2,326 2,443 57
Median age 41.2 34.0 38.0
Male/Female ratio 1.1:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 46% 60%
Families w/ Kids under 18 46% 49% 44%
Speak English n/a 81% 92%
Speak Spanish n/a 10% 4%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Waveland Park is 5% lower than Des Moines
  • The median age in Waveland Park is 21% higher than Des Moines
  • In Waveland Park 88.62% of the population is White
  • In Waveland Park 2.99% of the population is Black
  • In Waveland Park 1.28% of the population is Asian

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      Waveland Park population breakdown by race

      Race Waveland Park Des Moines Iowa
      White 88.62% 73.32% 90.90%
      Black 2.99% 11.39% 3.32%
      Asian 1.28% 6.49% 2.14%
      American Indian 0.00% 0.25% 0.32%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.07% 0.08%
      Mixed race 1.27% 5.25% 1.97%
      Other race 5.84% 3.21% 1.27%
      In Waveland Park, 14.0% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).