Des Moines city, IA — Population & Demographics
Des Moines city, IA has a population of 212,464. The median household income is $63,966 and the median age is 34.6.
212,464
Population
$63,966
Median Income
$183,700
Median Home Value
34.6
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$63,966
Median Household Income
$36,459
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$183,700
Median Home Value
$1,054
Median Rent
60.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.3%
High School+
29.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
11.4%
Work From Home
19.6 min
Avg Commute
Frequently Asked Questions
Des Moines city, IA has a population of 212,464 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Des Moines city, IA is $63,966, with 11.1% living below the poverty level.
The median home value in Des Moines city, IA is $183,700, with median rent at $1,054.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.