Des Moines is a city located in King County Washington. Des Moines has a 2024 population of 31,688. Des Moines is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -3.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,887 in 2020.
The average household income in Des Moines is $111,209 with a poverty rate of 10.69%. The median age in Des Moines is 37.5 years: 38.8 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Des Moines was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,988 | 49.13% |
| Other race | 4,229 | 12.99% |
| Two or more races | 4,125 | 12.67% |
| Asian | 3,921 | 12.05% |
| Black or African American | 3,555 | 10.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 545 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 182 | 0.56% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,066 | 2.63 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Married | 5,249 | 3.4 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Non Family | 4,564 | 1.34 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Female | 1,480 | 3.51 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Male | 773 | 3.36 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
60.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,148 | 5.04% |
| Associates Degree | 2,453 | 10.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,058 | 22.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,509 | 11.01% |
| High School Graduate | 5,751 | 25.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,338 | 5.87% |
| Some College | 4,527 | 19.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,816 | 11,320 | 4,489 |
| Hispanic | 3,778 | 2,560 | 725 |
| Asian | 3,004 | 2,559 | 1,279 |
| 2+ Races | 2,466 | 2,131 | 532 |
| Other Race | 2,295 | 1,333 | 258 |
| Black | 2,224 | 2,022 | 683 |
| Islander | 314 | 295 | 49 |
| Native American | 138 | 122 | 63 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.8%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 45.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,417 | $86,863 | $63,868 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,903 | $75,667 | $76,004 |
| High School Graduate | $47,500 | $48,845 | $46,235 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,535 | $46,493 | $33,507 |
| Overall | $54,972 | $62,830 | $52,284 |
| Some College | $50,193 | $54,757 | $44,709 |
$54,972
Average Earnings
$62,830
Average Male
$52,284
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.49% of Des Moines residents speak only English, while 35.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,567 | 1,245 | 8.55% |
| Hispanic | 6,777 | 753 | 11.11% |
| Multiple | 4,071 | 711 | 17.46% |
| Black | 3,479 | 662 | 19.03% |
| Other | 4,224 | 358 | 8.48% |
| Asian | 3,841 | 243 | 6.33% |
| Islander | 541 | 44 | 8.13% |
| Native | 182 | 18 | 9.89% |
10.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.04%
Male Poverty Rate
11.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Des Moines is Black, with 19.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Des Moines is Asian, with 6.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.33% |
| High School | 15.33% |
| Some College | 8.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.38% |
| Female Employed | 6.59% |
| Male Employed | 4.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,543 | $127,057 |
| Households | $89,787 | $111,209 |
| Married Families | $133,116 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,214 | $78,465 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,832
Number of Veterans
1,712
Male Veterans
120
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 533 |
| Second Gulf War | 478 |
| First Gulf War | 404 |
| Korea | 285 |
| World War II | 36 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 569 |
| 55 to 64 | 433 |
| 35 to 54 | 378 |
| 65 to 74 | 320 |
| 18 to 34 | 132 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,264 | 9.4% |
| Black | 255 | 9.73% |
| 2+ Races | 186 | 6.15% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 2.57% |
| Asian | 68 | 2.06% |
| Other Race | 53 | 1.97% |
| Islander | 6 | 1.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.08%
Born in Des Moines
73.53%
Native Born
26.47%
Foreign Born
14.46%
Non Citizen
12.01%
Naturalized
73.53% of Des Moines residents were born in the United States, with 45.08% having been born in Washington. 14.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 30,189 | -300 | -0.98% |
| 2028 | 30,489 | -300 | -0.97% |
| 2027 | 30,789 | -299 | -0.96% |
| 2026 | 31,088 | -300 | -0.96% |
| 2025 | 31,388 | -300 | -0.95% |
| 2024 | 31,688 | -300 | -0.94% |
| 2023 | 31,988 | -438 | -1.35% |
| 2022 | 32,426 | -408 | -1.24% |
| 2021 | 32,834 | -53 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 32,887 | 546 | 1.69% |
| 2019 | 32,341 | 46 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 32,295 | 800 | 2.54% |
| 2017 | 31,495 | 80 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 31,415 | 71 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 31,344 | 255 | 0.82% |
| 2014 | 31,089 | 356 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 30,733 | 215 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 30,518 | 391 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 30,127 | 352 | 1.18% |
| 2010 | 29,775 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 29,267 | 11,984 | 69.34% |
| 1990 | 17,283 | 9,905 | 134.25% |
| 1980 | 7,378 | 3,507 | 90.6% |
| 1970 | 3,871 | 1,871 | 93.55% |
| 1960 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 100% |
| 1940 | 1,000 | -29,189 | -96.69% |