Des Moines Population

2010–2026

103

2026 projection

9.6% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Des Moines. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026103-21.90%
2025105-43.67%
2024109-10.91%
2023110-10.90%
2022111-32.63%
202111400.00%
2020114-97.32%
201912300.00%
2018123-43.15%
2017127+10.79%

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Des Moines Demographics

17.8median age

Median age

Female12.8 yrs
Male37.3 yrs

Adults

86
17 seniors · 20%69 other adults

Sex

Female 53.4% · 93Male 46.6% · 81

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Des Moines Income

$63,864median household income

Median household income

$63,864

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$33,750

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

25.9%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Des Moines Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%46%43%
Never married19%24%14%
Divorced23%24%23%
Widowed13%7%21%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201