Des Moines Population
Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa State in the United States, located at the confluence of the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers. Des Moines population in 2023 is estimated to be 214,452, covering city area of 90.66 sq mi (234.81 sq km), ranks largest city of Iowa, one-hundred-sixth populous city of United States. Des Moines is the part of Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines Combined Statistical Area. Des Moines is a major center of the insurance industry and financial services.
Below is the Des Moines population by year:
Year | Population | Change % |
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2010 | 205,004 | |
2011 | 207,870 | 1.40 |
2012 | 210,230 | 1.14 |
2013 | 212,035 | 0.86 |
2014 | 214,390 | 1.11 |
2015 | 215,372 | 0.46 |
2016 | 216,487 | 0.52 |
2017 | 217,006 | 0.24 |
2018 | 216,853 | -0.07 |
2019 | 214,237 | -1.21 |
2020 | 214,133 | -0.05 |
2021 * | 212,332 | -0.841 |
2022 * | 214,002 | 0.78 |
2023 * | 214,452 | 0.21 |
Year | Des Moines Population |
1950 | 200,870 |
1955 | 216,492 |
1960 | 237,740 |
1965 | 247,259 |
1970 | 254,689 |
1975 | 260,593 |
1980 | 266,319 |
1985 | 278,137 |
1990 | 291,590 |
1995 | 324,144 |
2000 | 364,080 |
2005 | 402,436 |
2010 | 443,544 |
2011 | 452,259 |
2015 | 488,864 |
2020* | 536,459 |
2025* | 572,618 |
2035* | 629,010 |
Des Moines Metropolitan
The Des Moines or Des Moines Metropolitan is an urbanized region centered on the city of Des Moines, Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines is a Combined Statistical Area (CSA) had a population of 709,466 in 2020 ranks sixty-fourth in the United States CSA covering area of 3,645 sq mi (9,440 sq km), increase to 102,991 people which is 17% from 2010 census. It includes six counties in Iowa State are Polk, Dallas, Warren, Madison, Guthrie, and Jasper. The 2010 census population of these counties was 606,475.
Des Moines City(2021) | Des Moines Metropolitan(2020) | |
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Population | 216,594 | 709,466 |
Area | 90.66 sq mi (234.81 sq km) | 3,645 sq mi (9,440 sq km) |
Rank | 106(US) | 64(CSA) |
Des Moines Population by Age
According to 2019 US population estimates, Total Des Moines population is 214,200, out of these 104,861 are male, 109,339 are female, The sex ratio of Des Moines is 96. The median age of the Des Moines population is 35.2, Des Moines population by age are, under 18 years is 48,351, 16 years and over is 170,751, 18 years and over is 165,849, 21 years and over is 157,227, 65 years and over is 36,996. 49.0% are male, 51.0% are female, Population of Des Moines by age percent wise is, 22.6% are under 18 years old, 79.7% are 16 years and over, 77.4% are 18 years and over, 73.4% are 21 years and over, 14.0% are 65 years and over. There are total 97,182 housing units, The voting population of Des Moines are 151,133, out of these 73,067 are male voters, 78,066 are female voters, 48.3% are male, 51.7% are female. Des Moines population in 2022 is estimated to be 214,002, and in 2021 is estimated to be 212,332.
Age Group | Population | Percent |
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0 -5 | 14,637 | 6.8% |
5 - 9 | 14,414 | 6.7% |
10 - 14 | 11,863 | 5.5% |
15 - 19 | 13,438 | 6.3% |
20 - 24 | 16,387 | 7.7% |
25 - 34 | 35,786 | 16.7% |
35 - 44 | 25,935 | 12.1% |
45 - 54 | 27,037 | 12.6% |
55 - 59 | 12,689 | 5.9% |
60 - 64 | 12,047 | 5.6% |
65 - 74 | 17,330 | 8.1% |
75 - 84 | 9,118 | 4.3% |
85 and over | 3,519 | 1.6% |
Des Moines Population by Race
White Population
White population in Des Moines, Iowa are 163,601, percentage wise 76.4 percent are whites.
Black Population
Black population in Des Moines, Iowa are 29,088, percentage wise 13.6 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Des Moines, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Caribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.
Asian Population
Asian population in Des Moines are 12,528, percentage wise 5.8 percent are asians, out of these 1,086 are Asian Indians, 473 are Chinese, 424 are Filipinos, 0 are Japanese, 76 are Korean, 3,365 are Vietnamese and 7,104 are other Asian nationals.
Hispanic Population
Hispanic population in Des Moines, Iowa are 28,158. Percentage wise 13.1 percent are hispanics, out of these 21,198 are Mexican people, 730 are Puerto Ricans, 408 are Cubans, and 5,822 are other Hispanic or Latinos.
Population by Race | 214,200 | Percent |
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White | 163,601 | 76.4% |
Black or African American | 29,088 | 13.6% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 705 | 0.3% |
Asian Population | 12,528 | 5.8% |
Asian Indian | 1,086 | 0.5% |
Chinese | 473 | 0.2% |
Filipino | 424 | 0.2% |
Other Asian Population | 7,104 | |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 139 | 0.1% |
Hispanic or Latino | 28,158 | 13.1% |
Mexican | 21,198 | 9.9% |
Puerto Rican | 730 | 0.3% |
Cuban | 408 | 0.2% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 5,822 |
Nativity by Place of Birth
According to 2019 estimates, Des Moines native population is 185,745, out of these 142,057 born in the Iowa state and 42,141 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 28,455, out of these 10,791 are Naturalised US citizen, 1,549 are in Europe, 4,312 in Asia, 2,278 in Africa, 2,557 in Latin America and 95 in Northern America. Non-US Citizens, Total Foreigners living in Des Moines are 17,664, out of these 1,256 are from Europe, 5,451 are from Asia, 3,973 from Africa, 6,861 are from Latin America and 101 are from Northern America.
Nativity by Place of Birth | Population |
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Native | 185,745 |
Born in state of residence | 142,057 |
Born in other state in the United States | 42,141 |
Northeast | 2,642 |
Midwest | 19,960 |
South | 7,130 |
West | 12,409 |
Born outside the United States | 1,547 |
Puerto Rico | 99 |
U.S. Island Areas | 51 |
Born abroad of American parent(s) | 1,397 |
Foreign born | |
Born outside of United States | 28,455 |
Naturalized U.S. citizen | 10,791 |
Europe | 1,549 |
Asia | 4,312 |
Africa | 2,278 |
Oceania | 0 |
Latin America | 2,557 |
Northern America | 95 |
Foreigner | |
Not a U.S. citizen | 17,664 |
Europe | 1,256 |
Asia | 5,451 |
Africa | 3,973 |
Oceania | 22 |
Latin America | 6,861 |
Northern America | 101 |
Des Moines Housing
According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Des Moines, Iowa are 97,182, Occupied housing units are 91,045, Rental vacancy rate is 6. Percentage of occupancy is 94, 56.72% of houses are owner occupied and 36.97% of houses are renter occupied in Des Moines. There are 63.53 percent of one-unit detached, 4.07 percent of one-units attached, 2.29 percent of two-unit houses, 1.90 percent of three or four unit homes. 1.83 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 2 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 32.22 percent are available with one vehicle, 35.64 percent are available with two vehicles, 16.46 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 9.36 percent are no vehicles available.
Housing | Units |
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Total housing units | 97,182 |
Occupied housing units | 91,045 |
Occupied housing units percent | 94 |
Rental vacancy rate | 6 |
Structure Type | Units |
1-unit, detached | 61,739 |
1-unit attached | 3,960 |
2 units | 2,230 |
3 or 4 units | 1,851 |
Mobile home | 1,779 |
Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0 |
Owner-occupied | 55,120 |
Renter-occupied | 35,925 |
Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 2 |
Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 2 |
Des Moines Housing Market
The median value of housing unit in Des Moines, Iowa is $150,200, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 2.43 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 7.79 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 18.09 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 13.53 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 9.64 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 3.56 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 1.39 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 0.30 percent are over one million and above.
Housing unit value | Units |
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Less than $50,000 | 2,360 |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 7,570 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 17,577 |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 13,149 |
$200,000 to $299,999 | 9,367 |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 3,459 |
$500,000 to $999,999 | 1,350 |
$1,000,000 or more | 288 |
Median (dollars) | 150,200 |
Des Moines Housing Mortgage
According to 2019 estimates of mortgage, The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,280, 0.29 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 7.96 percent pay between $500 to $999, 19.92 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 7.23 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 2.29 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 0.87 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 1.04 percent pay between $3,000 or more.
The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $541, 0.89 percent of homes pay less than $250, 3.23 percent pays between $250 to $399, 6.32 percent pay between $400 to $599, 3.61 percent pays between $600 to $799, 1.66 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 1.26 pays between $1000 or more.
Monthly Owner costs with mortgage | Units |
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Less than $500 | 284 |
$500 to $999 | 7,731 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 19,362 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 7,025 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 2,228 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 842 |
$3,000 or more | 1,015 |
Median (dollars) | 1,280 |
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage | Units |
Less than $250 | 867 |
$250 to $399 | 3,136 |
$400 to $599 | 6,141 |
$600 to $799 | 3,510 |
$800 to $999 | 1,617 |
$1,000 or more | 1,226 |
Median (dollars) | 541 |
Des Moines Rental
Total number of Des Moines rental homes or apartments are 35,925, occupied by Renter, The median value of Des Moines average rental rate is $872. 6.27 percent of homes are under $500, 60.10 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 30.50 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 0.51 percent are between $2000 to $3000.
Rental | Units |
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Less than $500 | 2,251 |
$500 to $999 | 21,590 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 8,847 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 2,111 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 153 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 29 |
$3,000 or more | 0 |
Median (dollars) | 872 |
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