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Population Review

Des Moines County, IA — Population & Demographics

Des Moines County, IA has a population of 38,597. The median household income is $60,662 and the median age is 42.2.

38,597

Population

$60,662

Median Income

$137,000

Median Home Value

42.2

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White86.3%
Black or African American4.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$60,662

Median Household Income

$36,246

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment

Housing

$137,000

Median Home Value

$908

Median Rent

72.7%

Homeownership

Education

94.0%

High School+

23.8%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Des Moines County, IA has a population of 38,597 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Des Moines County, IA is $60,662.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.