Des Moines County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,487 | — | #1,235 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,928 | -16.3% | #1,804 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,401 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $136,500 | -51.6% | #2,433 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $904 | -22.3% | #1,415 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | +1.9% | #1,477 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Des Moines County has a population of 38,487, making it the #1,235 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Des Moines County is $62,928, ranking #1,804 out of 3,222 counties — 16.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.8% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Des Moines County is $136,500 (-51.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $904/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.6%.
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96.1% of residents in Des Moines County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
About Des Moines County, Iowa
Des Moines County, Iowa has a total population of 38,487, making it the 1,235th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Des Moines County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Des Moines County is $62,928, which ranks #1,804 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Des Moines County is $136,500, 51.6% below the national median. Renters in Des Moines County pay a median gross rent of $904 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Des Moines County, 23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.6 min.
Des Moines County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.7%).
All data for Des Moines County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.