Des Moines, IA

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Des Moines Overview

213,164
TOTAL POPULATION
105,258
MALE POPULATION
107,906
FEMALE POPULATION
97.55
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.52
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,347
PER CAPITA INCOME
$76,602
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$62,378
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,665
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
118,731
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Des Moines Zip Codes

Des Moines Area Codes

Race in Des Moines

The most populous races in Des Moines are White / Caucasian (149,019 | 69.9%), Hispanic or Latino (30,577 | 14.3%), and Black / African American (25,057 | 11.7%).
Race in Des Moines
Race# Population% Population
Asian14,0926.6%
Black / African American25,05711.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific680.0%
Hispanic or Latino30,57714.3%
Native / Alaskan6540.3%
White / Caucasian149,01969.9%
Two or more Races15,7287.4%
Some other Race8,5464.0%
Total213,164100.0%

Ancestry in Des Moines

The most populous ancestries reported in Des Moines are German (41,252 | 19.4%), Irish (25,582 | 12.0%), Mexican (23,441 | 11.0%), English (18,912 | 8.9%), and Subsaharan African (8,652 | 4.1%), together accounting for 55.3% of all Des Moines residents.
Ancestry in Des Moines
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1450.1%
African1,8930.9%
Albanian40.0%
American6,3043.0%
Apache230.0%
Arab3680.2%
Argentinean370.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac160.0%
Australian570.0%
Austrian2990.1%
Bangladeshi2000.1%
Belgian1110.1%
Bhutanese1130.1%
Blackfeet2120.1%
Bolivian170.0%
Brazilian350.0%
British9070.4%
Bulgarian330.0%
Burmese3620.2%
Canadian1920.1%
Celtic380.0%
Central American4,4132.1%
Central American Indian1390.1%
Cherokee1470.1%
Chilean580.0%
Chippewa240.0%
Choctaw1530.1%
Colombian1460.1%
Comanche70.0%
Costa Rican670.0%
Creek220.0%
Croatian7850.4%
Cuban4850.2%
Czech1,6620.8%
Czechoslovakian1060.1%
Danish1,9300.9%
Dominican1750.1%
Dutch4,8162.3%
Eastern European2650.1%
Ecuadorian1380.1%
Egyptian250.0%
English18,9128.9%
Ethiopian5220.2%
European3,1851.5%
Filipino750.0%
Finnish860.0%
French2,7531.3%
French American Indian210.0%
French Canadian3300.2%
German41,25219.4%
German Russian210.0%
Ghanaian30.0%
Greek5290.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro210.0%
Guatemalan1,1050.5%
Haitian1870.1%
Honduran4790.2%
Houma40.0%
Hungarian1360.1%
Icelander1100.1%
Indian (Asian)1,0060.5%
Indonesian2,8991.4%
Iranian380.0%
Iraqi1260.1%
Irish25,58212.0%
Israeli140.0%
Italian7,7443.6%
Jamaican3540.2%
Japanese5070.2%
Kenyan340.0%
Korean8600.4%
Laotian50.0%
Latvian1480.1%
Lebanese1160.1%
Liberian7170.3%
Lithuanian1130.1%
Luxembourger1280.1%
Malaysian2,0150.9%
Maltese190.0%
Mexican23,44111.0%
Mexican American Indian1840.1%
Mongolian190.0%
Moroccan150.0%
Native Hawaiian810.0%
Navajo2590.1%
New Zealander110.0%
Nicaraguan70.0%
Nigerian3110.2%
Northern European2970.1%
Norwegian6,0842.9%
Osage30.0%
Ottawa20.0%
Pakistani5930.3%
Palestinian60.0%
Panamanian550.0%
Pennsylvania German740.0%
Peruvian830.0%
Polish2,3671.1%
Portuguese1580.1%
Pueblo190.0%
Puerto Rican7170.3%
Romanian970.1%
Russian8520.4%
Salvadoran2,6641.3%
Samoan70.0%
Scandinavian1,0150.5%
Scotch-Irish1,6650.8%
Scottish2,7971.3%
Seminole20.0%
Senegalese1060.1%
Serbian410.0%
Sierra Leonean30.0%
Sioux4050.2%
Slavic40.0%
Slovak980.1%
Slovene310.0%
Somali1,0960.5%
South African150.0%
South American5470.3%
South American Indian70.0%
Spaniard1780.1%
Spanish1480.1%
Spanish American Indian210.0%
Sri Lankan2,6131.2%
Subsaharan African8,6524.1%
Sudanese2,8431.3%
Swedish5,2502.5%
Swiss3310.2%
Syrian150.0%
Thai1,2680.6%
Tongan250.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian150.0%
Turkish90.0%
Ukrainian1530.1%
Venezuelan680.0%
Welsh1,5780.7%
Yaqui360.0%
Yugoslavian7420.4%
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Immigrants in Des Moines

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Des Moines came from Asia (10,403 | 4.9%), Latin America (10,340 | 4.9%), Central America (9,782 | 4.6%), Mexico (7,074 | 3.3%), and South Eastern Asia (6,930 | 3.3%), together accounting for 20.9% of all Des Moines residents.
Immigrants in Des Moines
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan740.0%
Africa6,5763.1%
Argentina520.0%
Asia10,4034.9%
Australia350.0%
Belize150.0%
Bolivia50.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina6750.3%
Brazil590.0%
Bulgaria100.0%
Cambodia1410.1%
Cameroon210.0%
Canada1360.1%
Caribbean2840.1%
Central America9,7824.6%
Chile70.0%
China5430.3%
Colombia380.0%
Congo6110.3%
Costa Rica420.0%
Croatia1060.1%
Cuba820.0%
Denmark110.0%
Dominican Republic1380.1%
Eastern Africa2,6401.2%
Eastern Asia7460.4%
Eastern Europe1,0760.5%
Ecuador610.0%
Egypt2340.1%
El Salvador1,6980.8%
England820.0%
Eritrea1860.1%
Ethiopia3220.2%
Europe1,6050.7%
France70.0%
Germany1270.1%
Ghana1730.1%
Guatemala6450.3%
Haiti250.0%
Honduras2950.1%
Hong Kong210.0%
India6360.3%
Indonesia50.0%
Iraq1140.1%
Ireland50.0%
Israel280.0%
Italy510.0%
Jamaica240.0%
Japan500.0%
Kenya2350.1%
Korea1530.1%
Kuwait110.0%
Laos1,3640.6%
Latin America10,3404.9%
Latvia230.0%
Lebanon1080.1%
Liberia6970.3%
Malaysia1370.1%
Mexico7,0743.3%
Micronesia70.0%
Middle Africa8520.4%
Morocco110.0%
Nepal3760.2%
Netherlands270.0%
Nigeria1230.1%
Northern Africa1,4000.7%
Northern Europe1940.1%
Oceania480.0%
Pakistan490.0%
Peru180.0%
Philippines2980.1%
Poland420.0%
Romania70.0%
Russia1480.1%
Saudi Arabia340.0%
Scotland160.0%
Senegal440.0%
Serbia130.0%
Sierra Leone820.0%
Somalia4090.2%
South Africa1240.1%
South America2740.1%
South Central Asia2,3301.1%
South Eastern Asia6,9303.3%
Southern Europe1670.1%
Spain970.1%
Sri Lanka2010.1%
Sudan1,1550.5%
Syria230.0%
Taiwan80.0%
Thailand1,6250.8%
Trinidad and Tobago150.0%
Turkey410.0%
Ukraine170.0%
Venezuela340.0%
Vietnam1,8470.9%
Western Africa1,3260.6%
Western Asia3880.2%
Western Europe1680.1%
Zaire1370.1%
Zimbabwe200.0%
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Sex and Age in Des Moines

Sex and Age in Des Moines

The most populous age groups in Des Moines are 25 to 29 Years (9,183 | 8.7%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (9,585 | 8.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Des Moines
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,135 (6.8%)7,159 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Years6,488 (6.2%)6,546 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years6,799 (6.5%)6,775 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years7,458 (7.1%)7,679 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Years8,508 (8.1%)8,428 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years9,183 (8.7%)9,585 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Years8,842 (8.4%)7,985 (7.4%)
35 to 39 Years6,931 (6.6%)6,691 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years7,265 (6.9%)6,595 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years6,244 (5.9%)6,128 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years6,741 (6.4%)6,143 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years6,229 (5.9%)6,839 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years5,907 (5.6%)6,350 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years4,203 (4.0%)4,953 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years3,468 (3.3%)3,731 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years1,457 (1.4%)2,399 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years1,066 (1.0%)1,962 (1.8%)
85 Years and over1,334 (1.3%)1,958 (1.8%)
Total105,258 (100.0%)107,906 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Des Moines

Median Family Size in Des Moines

The median family size in Des Moines is 3.14 persons per family, with married-couple families (30,832 | 64.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.2 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,842 | 10.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.84 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Des Moines
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple30,832 (64.2%)3.20
Single Male/Father4,842 (10.1%)2.84
Single Female/Mother12,310 (25.7%)3.14
Total Families47,984 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in Des Moines

The median household size in Des Moines is 2.34 persons per household, with single female/mother households (12,310 | 13.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.43 persons per household. non-family households (40,910 | 46.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Des Moines
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple30,832 (34.7%)3.22
Single Male/Father4,842 (5.4%)3.16
Single Female/Mother12,310 (13.9%)3.43
Non-family40,910 (46.0%)1.26
Total Households88,894 (100.0%)2.34

Household Size by Marriage Status in Des Moines

Out of a total of 88,894 households in Des Moines, 47,984 (54.0%) are family households, while 40,910 (46.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 19,918, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 32,210.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Des Moines
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-32,210 (36.2%)
2-Person Households19,918 (22.4%)7,338 (8.3%)
3-Person Households11,122 (12.5%)927 (1.0%)
4-Person Households8,953 (10.1%)346 (0.4%)
5-Person Households4,355 (4.9%)89 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,093 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,543 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total47,984 (54.0%)40,910 (46.0%)

Female Fertility in Des Moines

Fertility by Age in Des Moines

Average fertility rate in Des Moines is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Des Moines
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years120 (4.7%)16.0
20 to 34 years1,854 (72.5%)71.0
35 to 50 years585 (22.9%)28.0
Total2,559 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Des Moines

68.5% of women with births (2,559) in Des Moines are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 67.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 22.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Des Moines
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years39 (32.5%)81 (67.5%)
20 to 34 years1,259 (67.9%)595 (32.1%)
35 to 50 years456 (77.9%)129 (22.1%)
Total1,753 (68.5%)806 (31.5%)

Fertility by Education in Des Moines

Average fertility rate in Des Moines is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 62.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 29.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Des Moines
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School446 (17.4%)43.0
High School Diploma761 (29.7%)62.0
College or Associate's Degree653 (25.5%)39.0
Bachelor's Degree464 (18.1%)41.0
Graduate Degree235 (9.2%)57.0
Total2,559 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Des Moines

31.5% of women with births in Des Moines are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 92.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 48.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Des Moines
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School268 (60.1%)178 (39.9%)
High School Diploma389 (51.1%)372 (48.9%)
College or Associate's Degree485 (74.3%)168 (25.7%)
Bachelor's Degree395 (85.1%)69 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree217 (92.3%)18 (7.7%)
Total1,753 (68.5%)806 (31.5%)

Income in Des Moines

Income Overview in Des Moines

Per Capita Income in Des Moines is $34,347, while median incomes of families and households are $76,602 and $62,378 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income213,164$34,347
Median Family Income47,984$76,602
Mean Family Income47,984$96,024
Median Household Income88,894$62,378
Mean Household Income88,894$79,959
Income Deficit47,984$11,665
Wage / Income Gap (%)213,16423.66%
Wage / Income Gap ($)213,16476.34¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index213,1640.43

Earnings by Sex in Des Moines

Average Earnings in Des Moines are $39,510, $44,851 for men and $34,241 for women, a difference of 23.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Des Moines
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male63,745 (51.4%)$44,851
Female60,310 (48.6%)$34,241
Total124,055 (100.0%)$39,510

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Des Moines

The most common earnings brackets in Des Moines are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (6,694 | 10.5%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (4,555 | 7.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Des Moines
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,431 (3.8%)3,915 (6.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,839 (2.9%)2,357 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,215 (3.5%)2,733 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,551 (2.4%)1,795 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,553 (2.4%)1,850 (3.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,314 (2.1%)1,775 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,312 (2.1%)2,243 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999890 (1.4%)1,521 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,356 (2.1%)1,965 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,940 (3.0%)2,354 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,111 (4.9%)4,222 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,263 (6.7%)4,186 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,032 (6.3%)4,170 (6.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,168 (6.5%)3,739 (6.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,378 (6.9%)3,498 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,795 (5.9%)2,992 (5.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9995,392 (8.5%)4,555 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,947 (7.8%)3,061 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,694 (10.5%)4,488 (7.4%)
$100,000+6,564 (10.3%)2,891 (4.8%)
Total63,745 (100.0%)60,310 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Des Moines

Average earnings in Des Moines are $50,094 for men and $38,890 for women, a difference of 22.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $84,665, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,527. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,143, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,717.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Des Moines
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,527$25,717
High School Diploma$41,880$29,193
College or Associate's Degree$48,723$37,251
Bachelor's Degree$66,483$52,068
Graduate Degree$84,665$71,143
Total$50,094$38,890

Family Income in Des Moines

Family Income Brackets in Des Moines

According to the Des Moines family income data, there are 9,117 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,104 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Des Moines
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,6793.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1042.3%
$15,000 to $24,9992,4955.2%
$25,000 to $34,9993,3597.0%
$35,000 to $49,9995,71011.9%
$50,000 to $74,9999,11719.0%
$75,000 to $99,9998,06116.8%
$100,000 to $149,9998,73318.2%
$150,000 to $199,9993,8398.0%
$200,000+3,8878.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Des Moines

4-person families (8,173 | 17.0%) account for the highest median family income in Des Moines with $85,553 per family, while 2-person families (21,915 | 45.7%) have the highest median income of $37,121 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Des Moines
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families21,915 (45.7%)$74,242
3-Person Families10,832 (22.6%)$79,760
4-Person Families8,173 (17.0%)$85,553
5-Person Families3,875 (8.1%)$73,311
6-Person Families1,857 (3.9%)$66,773
7+ Person Families1,332 (2.8%)$64,000
Total47,984 (100.0%)$76,602

Family Income by Number of Earners in Des Moines

The median family income in Des Moines is $76,602, with families comprising 3+ earners (5,754) having the highest median family income of $110,318, while families with no earners (5,018) have the lowest median family income of $46,272, accounting for 12.0% and 10.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Des Moines
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,018 (10.5%)$46,272
1 Earner16,006 (33.4%)$47,263
2 Earners21,206 (44.2%)$99,924
3+ Earners5,754 (12.0%)$110,318
Total47,984 (100.0%)$76,602

Household Income in Des Moines

Household Income Brackets in Des Moines

With 17,512 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Des Moines, accounting for 19.7% of all households. In contrast, only 3,911 households (4.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Des Moines
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004,4455.0%
$10,000 to $14,9993,9114.4%
$15,000 to $24,9997,1128.0%
$25,000 to $34,9997,4678.4%
$35,000 to $49,99912,17813.7%
$50,000 to $74,99917,51219.7%
$75,000 to $99,99913,24514.9%
$100,000 to $149,99913,33415.0%
$150,000 to $199,9994,8895.5%
$200,000+4,7115.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Des Moines

The median household income in Des Moines is $62,378, with the highest median household income of $73,116 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 30,165 households (33.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,002, with 6,152 households (6.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Des Moines
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,152 (6.9%)$42,002
25 to 44 Years34,546 (38.9%)$69,584
45 to 64 Years30,165 (33.9%)$73,116
65+ Years18,031 (20.3%)$45,563
Total88,894 (100.0%)$62,378

Poverty in Des Moines

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Des Moines

With 14.6% poverty level for males and 15.8% for females among the residents of Des Moines, 12 to 14 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,192 males (31.4%) and 1,936 females (25.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Des Moines
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,698 (23.9%)1,215 (17.2%)
5 Years403 (30.7%)307 (22.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,425 (18.2%)1,936 (25.7%)
12 to 14 Years1,192 (31.4%)686 (16.2%)
15 Years271 (18.4%)288 (25.0%)
16 and 17 Years756 (29.0%)561 (17.2%)
18 to 24 Years2,195 (21.1%)2,529 (24.2%)
25 to 34 Years1,113 (6.2%)2,324 (13.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,445 (10.3%)1,664 (12.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,813 (14.0%)1,480 (12.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,743 (14.4%)2,108 (16.1%)
65 to 74 Years741 (9.8%)906 (10.6%)
75 Years and over213 (5.7%)669 (11.8%)
Total15,008 (14.6%)16,673 (15.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Des Moines

According to the poverty statistics in Des Moines, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.3% of males and 89.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Des Moines
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,416 (76.1%)5,839 (82.8%)
5 Years910 (69.3%)1,031 (77.1%)
6 to 11 Years6,401 (81.8%)5,590 (74.3%)
12 to 14 Years2,608 (68.6%)3,538 (83.8%)
15 Years1,203 (81.6%)864 (75.0%)
16 and 17 Years1,851 (71.0%)2,695 (82.8%)
18 to 24 Years8,212 (78.9%)7,933 (75.8%)
25 to 34 Years16,871 (93.8%)15,246 (86.8%)
35 to 44 Years12,638 (89.7%)11,602 (87.5%)
45 to 54 Years11,117 (86.0%)10,772 (87.9%)
55 to 64 Years10,346 (85.6%)11,023 (84.0%)
65 to 74 Years6,850 (90.2%)7,667 (89.4%)
75 Years and over3,512 (94.3%)5,022 (88.2%)
Total87,935 (85.4%)88,822 (84.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Des Moines

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Des Moines show that 5.4% or 1,659 of the total 30,832 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 40.2%, comprising of 233 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.2%, which includes 537 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Des Moines
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children16,330 (96.8%)537 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children10,005 (95.3%)494 (4.7%)
3 or 4 Children2,492 (86.3%)395 (13.7%)
5 or more Children346 (59.8%)233 (40.2%)
Total29,173 (94.6%)1,659 (5.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Des Moines

According to the poverty data in Des Moines, 18.0% or 872 single-father households and 23.2% or 2,859 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 180 households (52.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Des Moines
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children191 (12.2%)347 (9.2%)
1 or 2 Children520 (18.3%)1,566 (25.1%)
3 or 4 Children145 (34.4%)766 (39.0%)
5 or more Children16 (100.0%)180 (52.3%)
Total872 (18.0%)2,859 (23.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Des Moines

The poverty data for Des Moines shows that 1,659 of the married-couple family households (5.4%) and 3,731 of the single-parent households (21.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 233 households (40.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 196 household (54.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Des Moines
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children537 (3.2%)538 (10.1%)
1 or 2 Children494 (4.7%)2,086 (23.0%)
3 or 4 Children395 (13.7%)911 (38.2%)
5 or more Children233 (40.2%)196 (54.4%)
Total1,659 (5.4%)3,731 (21.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Des Moines

Employment by Class of Employer in Des Moines

Among the 108,847 employed individuals in Des Moines, private company employees (80,293 | 73.8%), not-for-profit organizations (10,279 | 9.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (4,896 | 4.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Des Moines
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees80,29373.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,2482.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,8964.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations10,2799.4%
Local Government Employees4,8294.4%
State Government Employees4,0313.7%
Federal Government Employees2,0451.9%
Unpaid Family Workers2260.2%
Total108,847100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Des Moines

According to the labor force statistics for Des Moines, out of the total population over 16 years of age (169,616), 70.0% or 118,731 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 7,005 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 88.6% or 24,349 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.3% or 1,128 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Des Moines
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6,520 (52.2%)1,128 (17.3%)
20 to 24 Years13,921 (82.2%)1,615 (11.6%)
25 to 29 Years16,535 (88.1%)843 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Years14,539 (86.4%)582 (4.0%)
35 to 44 Years24,349 (88.6%)950 (3.9%)
45 to 54 Years20,937 (82.9%)1,235 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years9,984 (76.4%)290 (2.9%)
60 to 64 Years7,097 (57.9%)206 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years4,236 (25.9%)169 (4.0%)
75 Years and over631 (6.2%)21 (3.3%)
Total118,731 (70.0%)7,005 (5.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Des Moines

According to labor force statistics for Des Moines, 82.2% of individuals (93,427) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (113,658) are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 4,111 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.8% or 30,428 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.2% or 746 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Des Moines
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10,365 (70.5%)1,059 (7.2%)
High School Diploma24,012 (76.2%)1,828 (5.8%)
College / Associate Degree28,606 (84.3%)1,731 (5.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher30,428 (90.8%)570 (1.7%)
Total93,427 (82.2%)5,001 (4.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Des Moines

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Des Moines are Community & Social Service (10,474 | 9.4%), Management (9,952 | 8.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (7,481 | 6.7%), Business & Financial (7,129 | 6.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (5,323 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Des Moines

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Des Moines, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (80.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (72.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (71.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.5%), Education Instruction & Library (75.8%), and Health Technologists (75.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Des Moines
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5,419 (54.4%)4,533 (45.6%)
Business & Financial3,206 (45.0%)3,923 (55.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,446 (72.8%)2,035 (27.2%)
Computers & Mathematics3,460 (71.8%)1,356 (28.2%)
Architecture & Engineering1,340 (80.9%)316 (19.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science646 (64.0%)363 (36.0%)
Community & Social Service 3,494 (33.4%)6,980 (66.6%)
Education, Arts & Media565 (33.6%)1,119 (66.4%)
Legal Services & Support801 (53.7%)691 (46.3%)
Education Instruction & Library1,205 (24.2%)3,771 (75.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment923 (39.8%)1,399 (60.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,248 (23.4%)4,075 (76.5%)
Health Technologists895 (25.0%)2,680 (75.0%)
Total (Category)18,813 (46.6%)21,546 (53.4%)
Total (Overall)58,026 (52.0%)53,572 (48.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Des Moines are Food Preparation & Serving (6,839 | 6.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,556 | 4.1%), Personal Care & Service (3,646 | 3.3%), Healthcare Support (3,471 | 3.1%), and Security & Protection (1,630 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Des Moines

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Des Moines, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (71.5%), Security & Protection (67.1%), and Law Enforcement (52.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (88.3%), Healthcare Support (87.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (50.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Des Moines
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support437 (12.6%)3,034 (87.4%)
Security & Protection1,093 (67.1%)537 (32.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention894 (71.5%)356 (28.5%)
Law Enforcement199 (52.4%)181 (47.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,409 (49.8%)3,430 (50.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,264 (49.7%)2,292 (50.3%)
Personal Care & Service426 (11.7%)3,220 (88.3%)
Total (Category)7,629 (37.9%)12,513 (62.1%)
Total (Overall)58,026 (52.0%)53,572 (48.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Des Moines are Office & Administration (13,446 | 12.0%), and Sales & Related (10,261 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Des Moines

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Des Moines
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,957 (48.3%)5,304 (51.7%)
Office & Administration3,885 (28.9%)9,561 (71.1%)
Total (Category)8,842 (37.3%)14,865 (62.7%)
Total (Overall)58,026 (52.0%)53,572 (48.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Des Moines are Construction & Extraction (6,100 | 5.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,157 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (264 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Des Moines

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Des Moines
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry186 (70.5%)78 (29.5%)
Construction & Extraction5,827 (95.5%)273 (4.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,138 (99.4%)19 (0.6%)
Total (Category)9,151 (96.1%)370 (3.9%)
Total (Overall)58,026 (52.0%)53,572 (48.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Des Moines are Production (8,423 | 7.5%), Material Moving (5,291 | 4.7%), and Transportation (4,155 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Des Moines

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Des Moines
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,764 (68.4%)2,659 (31.6%)
Transportation3,675 (88.4%)480 (11.6%)
Material Moving4,152 (78.5%)1,139 (21.5%)
Total (Category)13,591 (76.1%)4,278 (23.9%)
Total (Overall)58,026 (52.0%)53,572 (48.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Des Moines

Employment Industries in Des Moines

The major employment industries in Des Moines include Health Care & Social Assistance (15,224 | 13.6%), Retail Trade (12,358 | 11.1%), Finance & Insurance (12,254 | 11.0%), Manufacturing (11,720 | 10.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,028 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Des Moines

Employment Industries by Sex in Des Moines

The Des Moines industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (92.9%), and Wholesale Trade (79.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (81.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (78.3%), and Educational Services (67.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Des Moines
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting561 (70.0%)241 (30.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction7,339 (92.9%)563 (7.1%)
Manufacturing8,494 (72.5%)3,226 (27.5%)
Wholesale Trade2,053 (79.9%)517 (20.1%)
Retail Trade6,441 (52.1%)5,917 (47.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,369 (75.4%)1,422 (24.6%)
Utilities399 (68.6%)183 (31.4%)
Information916 (45.0%)1,121 (55.0%)
Finance & Insurance5,284 (43.1%)6,970 (56.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing983 (57.2%)735 (42.8%)
Professional & Scientific3,997 (52.3%)3,639 (47.7%)
Enterprise Management24 (18.6%)105 (81.4%)
Administrative & Support3,090 (51.9%)2,867 (48.1%)
Educational Services2,125 (32.2%)4,483 (67.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,304 (21.7%)11,920 (78.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,005 (50.7%)979 (49.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,719 (46.3%)4,309 (53.7%)
Public Administration1,764 (50.0%)1,767 (50.0%)
Total58,026 (52.0%)53,572 (48.0%)

Education in Des Moines

School Enrollment in Des Moines

The most common levels of schooling among the 49,787 students in Des Moines are high school (11,806 | 23.7%), middle school (10,290 | 20.7%), and elementary school (10,011 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Des Moines
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,8245.7%
Kindergarten2,5235.1%
Elementary School10,01120.1%
Middle School10,29020.7%
High School11,80623.7%
College / Undergraduate9,73219.6%
Graduate / Professional2,6015.2%
Total49,787100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Des Moines

Out of a total of 49,787 students who are enrolled in schools in Des Moines, 10,057 (20.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 39,730 (79.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,727 (51.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 7,664 (95.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Des Moines
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,462 (77.2%)432 (22.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old10,730 (88.6%)1,378 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds11,967 (91.4%)1,125 (8.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7,664 (95.4%)372 (4.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,166 (50.8%)2,095 (49.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,580 (48.6%)2,727 (51.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,166 (61.8%)1,337 (38.2%)
35 Years and over1,007 (63.5%)579 (36.5%)
Total39,730 (79.8%)10,057 (20.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Des Moines

Business (8,668 | 19.4%), education (4,617 | 10.3%), social sciences (4,308 | 9.6%), science & technology (4,055 | 9.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (3,193 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 44,768 individuals in Des Moines who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Des Moines
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,7503.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,1937.1%
Physical & Health Sciences8611.9%
Psychology2,2435.0%
Social Sciences4,3089.6%
Engineering1,8164.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies3200.7%
Science & Technology4,0559.1%
Business8,66819.4%
Education4,61710.3%
Literature & Languages2,1164.7%
Liberal Arts & History2,4355.4%
Visual & Performing Arts2,3545.3%
Communications2,9196.5%
Arts & Humanities3,1137.0%
Total44,768100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Des Moines

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Des Moines

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Des Moines are males with 2 vehicles (24,748, accounting for 44.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (21,485, making up 48.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Des Moines
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,117 (3.8%)1,618 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle12,200 (21.8%)14,118 (27.5%)
2 Vehicles24,748 (44.1%)21,485 (41.8%)
3 Vehicles10,957 (19.5%)9,485 (18.4%)
4 Vehicles3,977 (7.1%)2,884 (5.6%)
5 or more Vehicles2,067 (3.7%)1,839 (3.6%)
Total56,066 (100.0%)51,429 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Des Moines

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Des Moines are 15 to 19 minutes (23,573 commuters, 24.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (19,090 commuters, 19.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (18,790 commuters, 19.2%).
Commute Time in Des Moines
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,1962.2%
5 to 9 Minutes10,41910.7%
10 to 14 Minutes18,79019.2%
15 to 19 Minutes23,57324.1%
20 to 24 Minutes19,09019.5%
25 to 29 Minutes7,2017.4%
30 to 34 Minutes9,79110.0%
35 to 39 Minutes7040.7%
40 to 44 Minutes1,2831.3%
45 to 59 Minutes1,9332.0%
60 to 89 Minutes1,3771.4%
90 or more Minutes1,3381.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Des Moines

The most common commute times in Des Moines are 15 to 19 minutes (12,090 commuters, 23.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (11,483 commuters, 24.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Des Moines
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,042 (2.0%)1,154 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,426 (8.6%)5,993 (13.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes9,600 (18.6%)9,190 (19.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes12,090 (23.4%)11,483 (24.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes10,745 (20.8%)8,345 (18.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,892 (7.5%)3,309 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes5,673 (11.0%)4,118 (8.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes429 (0.8%)275 (0.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes840 (1.6%)443 (1.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,035 (2.0%)898 (1.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes934 (1.8%)443 (1.0%)
90 or more Minutes846 (1.6%)492 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Des Moines

The most frequent times of departure to work in Des Moines are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (6,714, 13.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (7,571, 16.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Des Moines
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,828 (5.5%)1,459 (3.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,024 (3.9%)1,307 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,797 (5.4%)1,734 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,739 (9.2%)3,203 (6.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,899 (11.4%)4,763 (10.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6,714 (13.0%)6,580 (14.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,309 (12.2%)7,571 (16.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4,433 (8.6%)4,311 (9.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,051 (4.0%)2,704 (5.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,704 (5.2%)2,315 (5.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,018 (2.0%)1,463 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM620 (1.2%)663 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,757 (9.2%)4,469 (9.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,659 (9.0%)3,601 (7.8%)
Total51,552 (100.0%)46,143 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Des Moines

Occupancy by Ownership in Des Moines

Of the total 88,894 dwellings in Des Moines, owner-occupied units account for 53,580 (60.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 35,314 (39.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Des Moines
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units53,58060.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units35,31439.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units88,894100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Des Moines

Occupancy by Household Size in Des Moines
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household32,21036.2%
2-Person Household27,25630.7%
3-Person Household12,04913.6%
4+ Person Household17,37919.6%
Total Housing Units88,894100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Des Moines

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Des Moines
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household14,464 (44.9%)17,746 (55.1%)
2-Person Household18,494 (67.8%)8,762 (32.2%)
3-Person Household8,357 (69.4%)3,692 (30.6%)
4+ Person Household12,265 (70.6%)5,114 (29.4%)
Total Housing Units53,580 (60.3%)35,314 (39.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Des Moines

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Des Moines
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,033 (44.5%)5,040 (55.5%)
High School Diploma14,077 (59.7%)9,520 (40.3%)
College/Associate Degree17,072 (62.1%)10,414 (37.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18,398 (64.0%)10,340 (36.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Des Moines

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Des Moines
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years25,24528.4%
35 to 44 Years15,45317.4%
45 to 54 Years15,01216.9%
55 to 64 Years15,15317.1%
65 to 74 Years10,91112.3%
75 to 84 Years4,6765.3%
85 Years and Over2,4442.8%
Total88,894100.0%

Housing Finances in Des Moines

Median Income by Occupancy in Des Moines

Median Income by Occupancy in Des Moines
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied53,580 (60.3%)$80,308
Renter-Occupied35,314 (39.7%)$42,047
Average88,894 (100.0%)$62,378

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Des Moines

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Des Moines
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000834 (1.6%)1,782 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999332 (0.6%)1,490 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,052 (2.0%)2,824 (8.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,207 (2.2%)2,198 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,606 (3.0%)2,125 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,670 (6.9%)3,833 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,820 (10.9%)6,396 (18.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,442 (19.5%)7,085 (20.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,247 (17.3%)3,986 (11.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99910,655 (19.9%)2,688 (7.6%)
$150,000 or more8,715 (16.3%)907 (2.6%)
Total53,580 (100.0%)35,314 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Des Moines

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Des Moines
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,200 (2.2%)690 (1.9%)
$300 to $4994,188 (7.8%)1,436 (4.1%)
$500 to $7999,278 (17.3%)6,044 (17.1%)
$800 to $9995,710 (10.7%)9,143 (25.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49917,344 (32.4%)12,597 (35.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99910,304 (19.2%)3,459 (9.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,667 (6.8%)637 (1.8%)
$2,500 to $2,999791 (1.5%)50 (0.1%)
$3,000 or more1,098 (2.1%)104 (0.3%)
Total53,580 (100.0%)35,314 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Des Moines

Housing Structures in Des Moines

Housing Structures in Des Moines
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached56,76063.8%
Single Unit, Attached3,4793.9%
2 Unit Apartments2,0782.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,0642.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,8583.2%
10 or more Apartments19,37721.8%
Mobile Home / Other2,2782.6%
Total88,894100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Des Moines

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Des Moines
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached48,551 (85.5%)8,209 (14.5%)
Single Unit, Attached1,724 (49.5%)1,755 (50.4%)
2 Unit Apartments165 (7.9%)1,913 (92.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments155 (7.5%)1,909 (92.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments227 (7.9%)2,631 (92.1%)
10 or more Apartments1,062 (5.5%)18,315 (94.5%)
Mobile Home / Other1,696 (74.5%)582 (25.6%)
Total53,580 (60.3%)35,314 (39.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Des Moines

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Des Moines
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room115 (0.2%)2,543 (7.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,745 (3.3%)11,851 (33.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms18,383 (34.3%)15,324 (43.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms20,487 (38.2%)4,654 (13.2%)
8 or more Rooms12,850 (24.0%)942 (2.7%)
Total53,580 (100.0%)35,314 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Des Moines

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Des Moines
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas42,978 (80.2%)14,243 (40.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas866 (1.6%)518 (1.5%)
Electricity9,408 (17.6%)19,649 (55.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene26 (0.1%)34 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)21 (0.1%)
All other Fuels189 (0.4%)502 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used113 (0.2%)347 (1.0%)
Total53,580 (100.0%)35,314 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Des Moines

Household Vehicle Usage in Des Moines
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,439 (2.7%)6,614 (18.7%)
1 Vehicle15,222 (28.4%)17,629 (49.9%)
2 Vehicles23,721 (44.3%)8,479 (24.0%)
3 or more Vehicles13,198 (24.6%)2,592 (7.3%)
Total53,580 (100.0%)35,314 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Des Moines

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Des Moines

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units16,65336,927
Median Property Value$158,800$175,100
Median Household Income$59,160$6,757
Monthly Housing Costs$598$1,077
Real Estate Taxes$3,182$959

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Des Moines

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Des Moines
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,754 (10.5%)892 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,188 (13.1%)3,141 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99910,753 (64.6%)28,330 (76.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,346 (8.1%)3,640 (9.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999358 (2.1%)617 (1.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999136 (0.8%)164 (0.4%)
$1,000,000 or more118 (0.7%)143 (0.4%)
Total16,653 (100.0%)36,927 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Des Moines

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Des Moines
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000666 (4.0%)540 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,159 (13.0%)500 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,759 (10.6%)1,706 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,211 (13.3%)1,911 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,435 (20.6%)3,609 (9.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,272 (13.6%)7,007 (19.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,193 (13.2%)6,975 (18.9%)
$150,000 or more1,958 (11.8%)8,462 (22.9%)
Total16,653 (100.0%)36,927 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Des Moines

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Des Moines
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x6,855 (41.2%)87,891 (238.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,027 (18.2%)17,771 (48.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,843 (11.1%)9,953 (27.0%)
4.0x or more4,777 (28.7%)3,970 (10.7%)
Total16,653 (100.0%)36,927 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Des Moines

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Des Moines
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,590 (9.6%)131 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4991,376 (8.3%)1,610 (4.4%)
$800 to $1,49913,045 (78.3%)2,596 (7.0%)
Total16,653 (100.0%)36,927 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Des Moines

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Des Moines

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Des Moines
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years16,769 (98.9%)187 (1.1%)
6 to 18 Years34,615 (97.0%)1,070 (3.0%)
19 to 25 Years21,835 (90.1%)2,395 (9.9%)
26 to 34 Years28,130 (89.5%)3,281 (10.4%)
35 to 44 Years24,253 (88.7%)3,074 (11.3%)
45 to 54 Years23,233 (92.3%)1,943 (7.7%)
55 to 64 Years23,962 (95.1%)1,238 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years16,111 (99.7%)53 (0.3%)
75 Years and older9,416 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total198,324 (93.7%)13,241 (6.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Des Moines

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Des Moines
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born16,769 (98.9%)187 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen34,615 (97.0%)1,070 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen21,835 (90.1%)2,395 (9.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Des Moines

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Des Moines
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00024,957 (92.1%)2,135 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $49,99935,997 (91.8%)3,214 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99937,640 (91.7%)3,409 (8.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99932,138 (94.6%)1,846 (5.4%)
$100,000 and over64,151 (96.2%)2,504 (3.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Des Moines

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Des Moines
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610,119 (59.7%)8,088 (47.7%)
6 to 18 Years19,841 (55.6%)18,181 (50.9%)
19 to 25 Years6,706 (27.7%)16,209 (66.9%)
25 to 34 Years7,393 (23.5%)21,948 (69.9%)
35 to 44 Years6,761 (24.7%)18,608 (68.1%)
45 to 54 Years6,095 (24.2%)18,310 (72.7%)
55 to 64 Years8,486 (33.7%)17,273 (68.5%)
65 to 74 Years15,579 (96.4%)8,163 (50.5%)
75 Years and over9,407 (99.9%)5,993 (63.6%)
Total90,387 (42.7%)132,773 (62.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Des Moines

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Des Moines
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years50 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,647 (9.5%)977 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,621 (8.8%)2,629 (9.0%)
35 to 64 Years6,018 (15.4%)6,745 (17.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,337 (30.8%)2,038 (23.8%)
75 Years and over1,955 (52.5%)2,633 (46.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Des Moines

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Des Moines: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years50 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years167 (1.0%)148 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years183 (0.6%)203 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,778 (4.5%)1,312 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,185 (15.6%)639 (7.4%)
75 Years and over1,348 (36.2%)909 (16.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Des Moines: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years200 (1.1%)184 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years279 (0.9%)346 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,178 (3.0%)1,367 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years549 (7.2%)360 (4.2%)
75 Years and over341 (9.1%)437 (7.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Des Moines: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,409 (8.1%)752 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,808 (6.1%)1,904 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,151 (5.5%)3,051 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years474 (6.2%)371 (4.3%)
75 Years and over413 (11.1%)566 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Des Moines: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years148 (0.9%)102 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years563 (1.9%)290 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years2,751 (7.0%)3,650 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,197 (15.8%)1,540 (18.0%)
75 Years and over1,027 (27.6%)1,878 (33.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Des Moines: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years196 (1.1%)128 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years297 (1.0%)106 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years935 (2.4%)963 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years251 (3.3%)365 (4.3%)
75 Years and over396 (10.6%)585 (10.3%)

Technology Access in Des Moines

Computing Device Access in Des Moines

Computing Device Access in Des Moines
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop66,29674.6%
Smartphone77,71487.4%
Tablet50,34756.6%
No Computing Device5,8046.5%
Total88,894100.0%

Internet Access in Des Moines

Internet Access in Des Moines
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2660.3%
Broadband Home60,69668.3%
Cellular Data Only12,43214.0%
Satellite Internet5,7456.5%
No Internet11,80513.3%
Total88,894100.0%

Des Moines Summary

Des Moines, Iowa is the capital and most populous city in the state of Iowa. It is located in the center of the state, along the Des Moines River. The city is home to a population of over 217,000 people, making it the largest city in the state. It is also the county seat of Polk County.

History

The area that is now Des Moines was first settled in 1843 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Fort Des Moines. The settlers named the area after the river, which was named after the French explorer, Jean Baptiste Des Moines. The city was officially incorporated in 1851 and was named the capital of Iowa in 1857.
In the late 19th century, Des Moines became a major center for the agricultural industry. The city was home to several large grain mills and meatpacking plants. The city also became a major hub for the railroad industry, with several major railroads running through the city.
In the early 20th century, Des Moines experienced a period of rapid growth. The city was home to several large manufacturing plants, including the John Deere plant, which opened in 1910. The city also became a major center for the insurance industry, with several large insurance companies setting up their headquarters in the city.

Geography

Des Moines is located in the center of the state of Iowa, along the Des Moines River. The city is situated in a flat, open area, with the Des Moines River running through the center of the city. The city is surrounded by several small towns and rural areas. The city is located about 90 miles east of Omaha, Nebraska and about 150 miles west of Chicago, Illinois.
The city has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average temperature in the winter is around 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

Des Moines is a major economic center in the state of Iowa. The city is home to several large companies, including Principal Financial Group, Wells Fargo, and Meredith Corporation. The city is also home to several large insurance companies, including Nationwide Insurance and American Family Insurance.
The city is also home to several large manufacturing plants, including the John Deere plant and the DuPont plant. The city is also home to several large retail stores, including Target, Walmart, and Kohl's.
The city is also home to several large universities, including Drake University, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa. The city is also home to several large hospitals, including Mercy Medical Center and Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of Des Moines was 217,521. The city has a population density of 1,845 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city is 79.2% White, 11.3% African American, 2.2% Asian, and 4.3% Hispanic or Latino.
The median household income in Des Moines is $50,845, and the median home value is $164,400. The city has a poverty rate of 15.2%. The city has a high rate of educational attainment, with over 90% of the population having a high school diploma or higher.
Des Moines is a diverse city, with a variety of cultures and backgrounds represented. The city is home to several large religious institutions, including the Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines and the Islamic Center of Des Moines. The city is also home to several large cultural institutions, including the Des Moines Art Center and the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Des Moines?
Total Population of Des Moines is 213,164.
What is the Total Male Population of Des Moines?
Total Male Population of Des Moines is 105,258.
What is the Total Female Population of Des Moines?
Total Female Population of Des Moines is 107,906.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Des Moines?
There are 97.55 Males per 100 Females in Des Moines.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Des Moines?
There are 102.52 Females per 100 Males in Des Moines.
What is the Median Population Age in Des Moines?
Median Population Age in Des Moines is 34.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Des Moines
Average Family Size in Des Moines is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Des Moines
Average Household Size in Des Moines is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Des Moines?
Per Capita income in Des Moines is $34,347.
What is the Median Family Income in Des Moines?
Median Family Income in Des Moines is $76,602.
What is the Median Household income in Des Moines?
Median Household Income in Des Moines is $62,378.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Des Moines?
Income or Wage Gap in Des Moines is 23.7%.
Women in Des Moines earn 76.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Des Moines?
Family Income Deficit in Des Moines is $11,665.
Families that are below poverty line in Des Moines earn $11,665 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Des Moines?
Inequality or Gini Index in Des Moines is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Des Moines?
There are 118,731 People in the Labor Forcein in Des Moines.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Des Moines?
70.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Des Moines.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Des Moines?
Unemployment Rate in Des Moines is 5.9%.