Des Moines County, Iowa's estimated 2024 population is 38,264 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Des Moines County, Iowa is the 16th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 40,243 and has seen a growth of -4.92% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 38,319 | 11 | 0.03% |
| 2028 | 38,308 | 11 | 0.03% |
| 2027 | 38,297 | 11 | 0.03% |
| 2026 | 38,286 | 11 | 0.03% |
| 2025 | 38,275 | 11 | 0.03% |
| 2024 | 38,264 | 11 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 38,253 | 11 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 38,242 | -264 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 38,506 | -317 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 38,823 | -228 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 39,051 | -208 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 39,259 | -141 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 39,400 | -319 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 39,719 | -190 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 39,909 | -218 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 40,127 | -294 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 40,421 | 174 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 40,247 | 173 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 40,074 | -169 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 40,243 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 42,614 | -3,589 | -7.77% |
| 1980 | 46,203 | -779 | -1.66% |
| 1970 | 46,982 | 2,377 | 5.33% |
| 1960 | 44,605 | 2,549 | 6.06% |
| 1950 | 42,056 | 5,252 | 14.27% |
| 1940 | 36,804 | -1,358 | -3.56% |
| 1930 | 38,162 | 2,642 | 7.44% |
| 1920 | 35,520 | -625 | -1.73% |
| 1910 | 36,145 | 156 | 0.43% |
| 1900 | 35,989 | 665 | 1.88% |
| 1890 | 35,324 | 2,225 | 6.72% |
| 1880 | 33,099 | 5,843 | 21.44% |
| 1870 | 27,256 | 7,645 | 38.98% |
| 1860 | 19,611 | 6,623 | 50.99% |
| 1850 | 12,988 | 7,411 | 132.89% |
| 1840 | 5,577 | -32,742 | -85.45% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,312 | 86.31% |
| Two or more races | 2,852 | 7.39% |
| Black or African American | 1,628 | 4.22% |
| Asian | 439 | 1.14% |
| Other race | 258 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 107 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,188 | 2.21 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Married | 7,512 | 2.94 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 6,907 | 1.16 | 59 | 41 |
| Female | 1,978 | 2.85 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Male | 791 | 2.76 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,226 | 4.55% |
| Associates Degree | 3,579 | 13.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,269 | 15.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,156 | 8% |
| High School Graduate | 9,773 | 36.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 401 | 1.49% |
| Some College | 5,551 | 20.59% |
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 | 24,006 | 22,866 | 5,743 |
| 2+ Races | 1,283 | 1,041 | 408 |
| Black | 988 | 823 | 113 |
| Hispanic | 603 | 422 | 212 |
| Asian | 275 | 275 | 65 |
| Other Race | 88 | 68 | 0 |
| Native American | 58 | 58 | 23 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 39.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,286 | $71,573 | $41,630 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,950 | $110,714 | $70,979 |
| High School Graduate | $32,260 | $39,602 | $26,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,495 | $34,201 | $18,783 |
| Overall | $41,600 | $51,946 | $35,855 |
| Some College | $41,070 | $52,591 | $37,951 |
$41,600
Average Earnings
$51,946
Average Male
$35,855
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.31% of Des Moines County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 3.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,344 | 4,347 | 13.44% |
| Black | 1,441 | 398 | 27.62% |
| Hispanic | 1,343 | 327 | 24.35% |
| Multiple | 2,852 | 327 | 11.47% |
| Other | 258 | 138 | 53.49% |
| Asian | 439 | 46 | 10.48% |
14.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.41%
Male Poverty Rate
15.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Des Moines County, Iowa is Other, with 53.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Des Moines County, Iowa is Asian, with 10.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.92% |
| High School | 16.37% |
| Some College | 9.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 44% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.32% |
| Female Employed | 9.17% |
| Male Employed | 6.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,653 | $102,602 |
| Households | $60,662 | $81,543 |
| Married Families | $93,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,563 | $47,595 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,478
Number of Veterans
2,288
Male Veterans
190
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,072 |
| First Gulf War | 565 |
| Second Gulf War | 339 |
| Korea | 167 |
| World War II | 71 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 867 |
| 75+ | 578 |
| 35 to 54 | 547 |
| 55 to 64 | 435 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,237 | 8.41% |
| Black | 124 | 10.76% |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 6.17% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 2.95% |
| Other Race | 10 | 3.88% |
| Islander | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
75.49%
Born in Des Moines County, Iowa
97.39%
Native Born
2.61%
Foreign Born
1.63%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
97.39% of Des Moines County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 75.49% having been born in Iowa. 1.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.