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Des Moines

County:
Union County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.87
State:
New Mexico

Des Moines is a village located in Union County, New Mexico. Des Moines has a 2026 population of 108. Des Moines is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually and its population has decreased by -6.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 116 in 2020.

The median household income in Des Moines is $63,864 with a poverty rate of 25.86%. The median age in Des Moines is 17.8 years: 37.3 years for males, and 12.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.1 males.

108
Total Population
124
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.92%
Growth

Des Moines Population

Des Moines Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026108-1-0.92%
2025109-2-1.8%
2024111-2-1.77%
202311300%
2022113-4-3.42%
202111710.86%
2020116-1-0.85%
201912300%
2018123-4-3.15%
201712710.79%
2016126-1-0.79%
2015127-2-1.55%
2014129-4-3.01%
2013133-2-1.48%
2012135-1-0.74%
2011136-7-4.9%
2010139-1-0.71%

Median Age

Overall: 17.8 years
Female: 12.8 years
Male: 37.3 years

Des Moines Adults

There are 86 adults, (17 of whom are seniors) in Des Moines.

Sex Ratio

Female: 93 (53.4%)
Male: 81 (46.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Des Moines includes 26.44% White, 6.32% other race, 3.45% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races10862.07%
White4626.44%
Other race116.32%
Black or African American63.45%
Native American31.72%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races5933.91%
Other race116.32%
White31.72%
Native American31.72%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4928.16%
White4324.71%
Black or African American63.45%

Des Moines Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Des Moines ' average per capita income is $33,750. Household income levels show a median of $63,864. The poverty rate stands at 25.86%.

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
Households$63,864$70,395
Families-$84,205
Married Families--
Non Families-$44,578

$33,750

Average Income

$63,864

Median Household Income

25.86%

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)