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Des Moines County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Burlington

Des Moines County's estimated 2025 population is 38,275 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Des Moines County is the 16th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 40,243 and has seen a growth of -4.89% since that time.

38,275
Total Population
92
Population Density (miĀ²)
16
Population Rank (State)
11 0.03%
Annual Population Growth

Des Moines County Population

Des Moines County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Des Moines County includes 86.31% White, 4.22% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White33,31286.31%
Two or more races2,8527.39%
Black or African American1,6284.22%
Asian4391.14%
Other race2580.67%
Native American1070.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander10%

Des Moines County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Des Moines County's average per capita income is $41,600. Household income levels show a median of $60,662. The poverty rate stands at 14.14%.

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$93,292-
Families$78,653$102,602
Households$60,662$81,543
Non Families$36,563$47,595

$41,600

Average Income

$60,662

Median Household Income

14.14%

Poverty Rate