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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 2025 population of 208,084. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Des Moines is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -2.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 213,826 in 2020.

The average household income in Des Moines is $83,728 with a poverty rate of 14.88%.The median age in Des Moines is 34.6 years: 34.4 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.

208.1K
Total Population
2,360
Density (mi²)
-1.1K -0.55%
Growth

Des Moines Population

Des Moines Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Des Moines includes 66.88% White, 12.04% Black or African American, 6.24% Asian, 5.19% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White142,09866.88%
Black or African American25,57712.04%
Two or more races19,4109.14%
Asian13,2656.24%
Other race11,0255.19%
Native American9980.47%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander910.04%

Des Moines Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Des Moines' average per capita income is $46,385. Household income levels show a median of $63,966. The poverty rate stands at 14.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$96,943$123,849
Families$80,266$101,291
Households$63,966$83,728
Non Families$47,411$59,471

$46,385

Average Income

$63,966

Median Household Income

14.88%

Poverty Rate

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)