Des Moines, IA
Comprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile
Population
570,091
Median Household Income
$65,932
Median Home Value
$194,122
Median Age
34.6 yrs
Household Income Brackets
Racial & Ethnic Demographics
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment
Complete Census & Social Dataset
93 Total MetricsGeneral Demographics
| City Alt | N/A |
| County Fips All | 19153|19181 |
| County Name All | Polk|Warren |
| Source | shape |
| Military | 0 |
| Incorporated | 1.0% |
| Cdp | 0 |
| Township | 0 |
| Male | 50 |
| Female | 50 |
| County Slug | polk |
| City Slug | des-moines |
Regional & Admin
| Population | 570,091 |
| Population Proper | 212,421 |
| Density | 930.30 |
| Ranking | 2 |
| Cbsa Fips | 19,780 |
| Cbsa Name | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA |
| Cbsa Metro | 1 |
| Csa Fips | 218 |
| Csa Name | Des Moines-West Des Moines-Ames, IA |
Age & Demographics
| Age Median | 34.6% |
| Age Under 10 | 12.6% |
| Age 10 To 19 | 13.5% |
| Age 20s | 16.6% |
| Age 30s | 14.6% |
| Age 40s | 12.6% |
| Age 50s | 11.3% |
| Age 60s | 10.2% |
| Age 70s | 5.7% |
| Age Over 80 | 2.9% |
| Age Over 65 | 12.7% |
| Age 18 To 24 | 10.8% |
| Age Over 18 | 76.8% |
Household & Family
| Married | 38.6% |
| Divorced | 14.7% |
| Never Married | 41.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% |
| Family Size | 3.13 |
Income & Economy
| Family Dual Income | $57 |
| Income Household Median | $65,932 |
| Income Household Under 5 | $3 |
| Income Household 5 To 10 | $2 |
| Income Household 10 To 15 | $4 |
| Income Household 15 To 20 | $4 |
| Income Household 20 To 25 | $4 |
| Income Household 25 To 35 | $7 |
| Income Household 35 To 50 | $14 |
| Income Household 50 To 75 | $20 |
| Income Household 75 To 100 | $15 |
| Income Household 100 To 150 | $16 |
| Income Household 150 Over | $13 |
| Income Household Six Figure | $29 |
| Income Individual Median | $39,664 |
| Labor Force Participation | 71.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
| Poverty | 15.0% |
| Commute Time | 19.50 |
Housing & Property
| Home Ownership | 60.50 |
| Housing Units | 90,105 |
| Home Value | $194,122 |
| Rent Median | $1,090 |
| Rent Burden | $29 |
Education
| Education Less Highschool | 13.0% |
| Education Highschool | 28.3% |
| Education Some College | 29.0% |
| Education Bachelors | 20.4% |
| Education Graduate | 9.3% |
| Education College Or Above | 29.7% |
| Education Stem Degree | 41.8% |
Race & Origin
| Race White | 64.1% |
| Race Black | 11.3% |
| Race Asian | 6.6% |
| Race Native | 0.5% |
| Race Pacific | 0.1% |
| Race Other | 6.3% |
| Race Multiple | 11.0% |
| Hispanic | 16.3% |
Social & Health
| Disabled | 14.3% |
| Limited English | 5.7% |
| Health Uninsured | 7.2% |
| Veteran | 5.0% |
Economic & Labor Indicators
| Individual Median Income | $39,664 |
| Labor Force Participation | 71.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| Average Commute Time | 19.5 mins |
Housing & Community Metrics
| Homeownership Rate | 60.5% |
| Median Rent | $1,090 |
| Rent Burdened (>30% Income) | 28.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 90,105 |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.2% |
Additional Census & Social Profile
Household & Marital
| Avg Family Size | 3.13 |
| Dual Income Families | 56.6% |
| Married | 38.6% |
| Never Married | 41.2% |
| Divorced | 14.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% |
Social & Education
| College Degree or Higher | 29.7% |
| STEM Degree Holders | 41.8% |
| Veterans | 5.0% |
| Disabled Population | 14.3% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 5.7% |
Regional Classifications
| Metro Area (CBSA) | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA |
| Combined Area (CSA) | Des Moines-West Des Moines-Ames, IA |
| Population Density | 930.3/sq mi |
| National Rank | #2 |
ZIP Codes in Des Moines
| ZIP Code | Population | Median Household Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50317 | 36,548 | $65,617 | $176,833 |
| 50315 | 34,816 | $60,590 | $173,049 |
| 50310 | 31,177 | $76,381 | $222,482 |
| 50320 | 24,807 | $85,105 | $212,445 |
| 50313 | 17,440 | $68,361 | $174,982 |
| 50316 | 16,710 | $56,090 | $154,597 |
| 50312 | 15,802 | $92,242 | $291,750 |
| 50311 | 14,574 | $61,957 | $229,139 |
| 50314 | 10,438 | $39,950 | $146,226 |
| 50309 | 10,110 | $56,777 | $291,702 |
| 50321 | 7,900 | $80,351 | $314,197 |
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