Des Moines County, IA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
38,597
Male
19,035
49.3%
Female
19,562
50.7%
Median Age
42.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
2.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher16.6%
High School or Higher42.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.4%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.2%
Married
41.7%
Des Moines County, IA has a population of 38,597 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 42.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 86.3% of the population. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.6% of residents are foreign-born.