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Des Moines

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
88.162
State:
Iowa

Des Moines is a city located in Polk County, Iowa. Des Moines has a 2026 population of 213,096. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Des Moines is currently growing at a rate of 0.95% annually but its population has decreased by -0.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 213,769 in 2020.

213.1K
Total Population
2,417
Density (mi²)
2K 0.95%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)