Des Moines, WA Demographics
What is the population of Des Moines?
There are 32,545 residents in Des Moines, with a median age of 37. Of this, 47.68% are males and 52.32% are females. US-born citizens make up 70.45% of the resident pool in Des Moines, while non-US-born citizens account for 15.09%. Additionally, 14.46% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 27,914 people in Des Moines currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 32,545 | -0.4% |
| Male Population | 15,519 | -1.4% |
| Female Population | 17,026 | 0.5% |
Male Population 47.68%
Female Population 52.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | -3.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 22,929 | -1.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 4,910 | 4.9% |
| Not Citizen | 4,706 | -1.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 70.45%
Citizen not U.S. Born 15.09%
Not Citizen 14.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 869 | -12.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,465 | -13.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 562 | -6.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 389 | -3.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 27,914 | 2.0% |
Moved from Abroad 2.7%
Moved from Same County 7.66%
Moved from Same State 1.75%
Moved from Different State 1.21%
Same House as Last Year 86.69%
What are the employment statistics in Des Moines?
White-collar workers make up 75.48% of the working population in Des Moines, while blue-collar employees account for 24.52%. There are also 3,016 entrepreneurs in Des Moines (9.62% of the workforce); 21,482 workers employed in private companies (68.55%); and 3,720 people working in governmental institutions (11.87%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 23,652 | 104.2% |
| Blue Collar | 7,684 | 104.6% |
White Collar 75.48%
Blue Collar 24.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,016 | 79.7% |
| Private Companies | 21,482 | 99.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,720 | 164.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,118 | 109.5% |
Self Employees 9.62%
Private Companies 68.55%
Governmental Workers 11.87%
Not for Profit Companies 9.95%
How many households are there in Des Moines?
There are a total of 12,066 households in Des Moines, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.17% of these Des Moines households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.83%. Additionally, 29.93% of households have children and 70.07% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 12,066 | -2.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -22.2% |
| Family Households | 7,502 | -1.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,564 | -3.4% |
Family Households 62.17%
Non-Family Households 37.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,611 | -2.9% |
| Households without Children | 8,455 | -2.3% |
Households with Children 29.93%
Households without Children 70.07%
What are the median and average incomes in Des Moines?
The average annual household income in Des Moines is $111,209, while the median household income sits at $89,787 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $90,619, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $112,212. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $35,700 and $76,184, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $111,209 | 4.1% |
| Median Household Income | $89,787 | 10.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,403 | -8.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 28,221 | 1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Des Moines?
There are 12,740 housing units in Des Moines, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1974. Of the 12,066 occupied housing units in Des Moines, 60.82% are owner-occupied, while 39.18% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.87% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $555,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,844 per month in Des Moines.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 12,740 | -2.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1974 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 503 | 14.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 391 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,815 | -9.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,810 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,305 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,103 | -9.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,006 | 16.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 934 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 687 | 4.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 186 | 42.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,066 | -2.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,338 | -0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 4,728 | -5.9% |
Owner Occupied 60.82%
Renter Occupied 39.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,127 | -1.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,211 | 2.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $555,900 | 13.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $504,200 | 6.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,844 | 7.0% |
With Mortgage 69.87%
Without Mortgage 30.13%
What is the level of education in Des Moines?
Approximately 33.5% of the population in Des Moines holds a high school degree (that's 8,568 residents), while 20.03% have attained a college certificate (5,124 locals) and 20.8% have a bachelor's degree (5,321 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,338 | -11.6% |
| Some High School | 8,568 | -1.4% |
| Some College | 5,124 | -31.2% |
| Associate Degree | 2,716 | -0.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,321 | 8.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,509 | 3.6% |
No High School 5.23%
Some High School 33.5%
Some College 20.03%
Associate Degree 10.62%
Bachelor's Degree 20.8%
Graduate Degree 9.81%
What is the marital status of Des Moines residents?
A total of 9,635 people in Des Moines have never been married (which represents 36.23% of the total population), while 12,362 of them are wedded (46.48%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 561 (2.11%) and 3,354 (12.61%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 9,635 | -0.8% |
| Married | 12,362 | 3.1% |
| Separated | 561 | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 1,244 | -17.0% |
| Divorced | 3,354 | -6.7% |
Never Married 36.23%
Married 46.48%
Separated 2.11%
Widowed 4.68%
Divorced 12.61%
What are the most common means of transportation in Des Moines?
The top three means of transportation people in Des Moines use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 11,989 residents commute by car, 591 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 311 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 11,989 | -1.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 591 | 39.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 39 | N/A |
| Railroad | 27 | 170.0% |
| Bicycle | 23 | 228.6% |
| Motorcycle | 34 | -2.9% |
| Walk | 311 | 190.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Des Moines by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.