Des Moines Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Des Moines?
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There are 213,545 residents in Des Moines, with a median age of 34.2. Of this, 49.08% are males and 50.92% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.5% of the resident pool in Des Moines, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.25%. Additionally, 8.25% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 173,877 people in Des Moines currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 173,877 people in Des Moines currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 213,545 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 104,808 | -1.0% |
| Female Population | 108,737 | -0.8% |
Male population 49.08%
Female population 50.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.2 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 182,574 | -1.7% |
| Citizen not US Born | 13,345 | 7.7% |
| Not Citizen | 17,626 | 1.8% |
Citizen US Born 85.5%
Citizen not US Born 6.25%
Not Citizen 8.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 902 | -6.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 24,567 | -1.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,707 | 2.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 5,725 | -12.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 173,877 | -0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.43%
Moved from Same County 11.66%
Moved from Same State 2.71%
Moved from Different State 2.72%
Same House as Last Year 82.49%
What are the employment statistics in Des Moines?
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White-collar workers make up 75.57% of the working population in Des Moines, while blue-collar employees account for 24.43%. There are also 7,458 entrepreneurs in Des Moines (6.71% of the workforce); 82,588 workers employed in private companies (74.31%); and 10,805 people working in governmental institutions (9.72%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 83,992 | -1.4% |
| Blue Collar | 27,152 | 3.9% |
White Collar 75.57%
Blue Collar 24.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 7,458 | 3.3% |
| Private Companies | 82,588 | 1.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 10,805 | -5.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 10,293 | -5.5% |
Self Employees 6.71%
Private Companies 74.31%
Governmental Workers 9.72%
Not for Profit Companies 9.26%
How many households are there in Des Moines?
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There are a total of 86,992 households in Des Moines, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 55.36% of these Des Moines households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.64%. Additionally, 30.27% of households have children and 69.73% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 86,992 | 1.6% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -2.4% |
| Family Households | 48,161 | 1.7% |
| Non-family Households | 38,831 | 1.4% |
Family Households 55.36%
Non-family Households 44.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 26,332 | 0.2% |
| Households without Children | 60,660 | 2.2% |
Households with Children 30.27%
Households without Children 69.73%
What are the median and average incomes in Des Moines?
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The average annual household income in Des Moines is $74,131, while the median household income sits at $58,444 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $64,485, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $67,403. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $36,068 and $41,312, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $74,131 | 5.3% |
| Median Household Income | $58,444 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 31,331 | -5.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 174,737 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Des Moines?
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There are 94,354 housing units in Des Moines, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1960. Of the 86,992 occupied housing units in Des Moines, 59.98% are owner-occupied, while 40.02% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.06% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $153,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,012 per month in Des Moines.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.06% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $153,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,012 per month in Des Moines.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 94,354 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1960 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 26,416 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7,406 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 14,023 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9,422 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12,831 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6,027 | -3.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,580 | -4.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,363 | -1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,153 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 133 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 86,992 | 1.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 52,175 | 2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 34,817 | 0.5% |
Owner Occupied 59.98%
Renter Occupied 40.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 36,031 | 1.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 16,144 | 3.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $153,800 | 6.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $138,400 | 5.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,012 | 4.8% |
With Mortgage 69.06%
Without Mortgage 30.94%
What is the level of education in Des Moines?
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Approximately 37.18% of the population in Des Moines holds a high school degree (that's 60,405 residents), while 22.16% have attained a college certificate (41,146 locals) and 18.61% have a bachelor's degree (30,237 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 9,427 | 0.7% |
| Some High School | 60,405 | -0.9% |
| Some College | 41,146 | -0.6% |
| Associate Degree | 13,963 | 1.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30,237 | -1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,428 | 3.1% |
No High School 5.8%
Some High School 37.18%
Some College 22.16%
Associate Degree 8.59%
Bachelor's Degree 18.61%
Graduate Degree 7.65%
What is the marital status of Des Moines residents?
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A total of 67,525 people in Des Moines have never been married (which represents 39.54% of the total population), while 71,598 of them are wedded (41.93%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,658 (2.14%) and 22,174 (12.99%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 67,525 | -1.4% |
| Married | 71,598 | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3,658 | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 9,468 | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 22,174 | -3.6% |
Never Married 39.54%
Married 41.93%
Separated 2.14%
Widowed 5.54%
Divorced 12.99%
What are the most common means of transportation in Des Moines?
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The top three means of transportation people in Des Moines use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 93,450 residents commute by car, 2,614 prefer going to work by walking and 1,560 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 93,450 | -2.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,560 | -21.1% |
| Railroad | 15 | -16.7% |
| Ferryboat | 62 | 3.3% |
| Bicycle | 491 | 38.3% |
| Motorcycle | 121 | -42.4% |
| TaxiCab | 390 | 4.3% |
| Walk | 2,614 | -12.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Des Moines by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50309 | 9,117 | 6,141 | $51,241.00 | $72,349.00 |
| 50310 | 31,820 | 13,007 | $67,769.00 | $79,650.00 |
| 50311 | 15,979 | 6,386 | $57,065.00 | $69,297.00 |
| 50312 | 15,740 | 7,767 | $69,757.00 | $115,435.00 |
| 50313 | 18,762 | 6,955 | $58,208.00 | $66,944.00 |
| 50314 | 10,816 | 3,909 | $37,083.00 | $49,889.00 |
| 50315 | 35,698 | 14,956 | $55,459.00 | $65,778.00 |
| 50316 | 15,991 | 5,376 | $46,577.00 | $55,314.00 |
| 50317 | 36,051 | 14,082 | $58,672.00 | $69,923.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
