U.S. County · Profile

Des Moines County

38.3KTotal Population
92Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-9.69%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Des Moines County has a population of 38,253 as of 2023. It is located in Iowa.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Des Moines County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White87.4%33,433
Two or More Races5.5%2,104
Black or African American5.3%2,027
Hispanic or Latino3.8%1,454
Asian1.1%421
Some Other Race0.6%230
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Des Moines County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$58,084
22.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$35,689
6.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.6%
27.0% above national average
Median Age
42.1 years

Income & Poverty

$58,084Median Household Income
$35,689Per Capita Income
14.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$58,084$80,551
Families$76,866$100,510
Married-couple Families$76,866$86,090
Nonfamily Households$36,924$39,878

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Des Moines County, Iowa.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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