Demographics in Des Moines, IA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Des Moines?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

212,464

Male

105,131

49.5%

Female

107,333

50.5%

Median Age

34.6

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

66.9%

Black

12.0%

Hispanic

16.0%

Asian

6.2%

Two or More

9.1%

Other

5.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

19.3%

High School or Higher

38.5%

Foreign Born

14.0%

Veterans

4.2%

Married

33.2%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Des Moines, IA has a population of 212,464 with a median age of 34.6. The racial makeup is 66.9% White, 16.0% Hispanic, 12.0% Black, 6.2% Asian. About 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 14.0%.