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Population Review

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

White66.9%
Black or African American12.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

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.