Des Moines, WA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

King County Β· Washington

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Des Moines based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Des Moines
National Avg
Washington Avg
Population: 65Income: 60Home Value: 54Safety: 100Education: 33Median Age: 63Climate: 50Cost of Living: 82

Quick Stats

Population

32,545

2023 ACS

Median Income

$89,787

2023

Median Home Value

$539,800

2023

Median Rent

$1,727

2023

Median Age

37.5

Unemployment

7.2%

Cost of Living Index

163.6

100 = national avg

Des Moines is a city in King County, Washington, with a population of 32,545 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Des Moines is one of the communities in Washington.

The median household income in Des Moines is $89,787, and the median home value is $539,800. The cost of living index is 163.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,727 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, and the median age is 37.5 years.

People & Demographics

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

Population

Total Population

32,545

Male

15,519

47.7%

Female

17,026

52.3%

Median Age

37.5

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

23.3%

High School or Higher

40.9%

Foreign Born

26.5%

Veterans

5.6%

Married

38.0%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.655

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

49.1%

Foreign Born

26.5%

White
49.1%
Black
10.9%
Asian
12.1%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
1.7%
Two or More
12.7%
Other
13.0%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

20.9%

6,786 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

79.2%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
3,942 (58.1%)
Puerto Rican
1 (0.0%)
Cuban
146 (2.2%)
Dominican
1 (0.0%)
Salvadoran
826 (12.2%)
Guatemalan
518 (7.6%)
Colombian
5 (0.1%)
Honduran
671 (9.9%)
Ecuadorian
17 (0.3%)
Peruvian
88 (1.3%)
Other Hispanic
572 (8.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
451 (11.5%)
Chinese
405 (10.3%)
Filipino
1,032 (26.3%)
Vietnamese
846 (21.6%)
Korean
178 (4.5%)
Japanese
134 (3.4%)
Cambodian
333 (8.5%)
Hmong
39 (1.0%)
Thai
18 (0.5%)
Laotian
59 (1.5%)
Taiwanese
145 (3.7%)
Other Asian
281 (7.2%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Samoan
350 (64.3%)
Fijian
37 (6.8%)
Other Pacific Islander
158 (29.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chippewa
10 (5.5%)
Other Native American
172 (94.5%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

30,327

English Only

64.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

4,848 speakers

Limited English

15.9%

Language Distribution

Spanish
4,848 (16.0%)
Other Languages
1,279 (4.2%)
Other Indo-European
928 (3.1%)
Other Asian
892 (2.9%)
Vietnamese
769 (2.5%)
Slavic Languages
677 (2.2%)
Chinese
452 (1.5%)
Arabic
418 (1.4%)
Tagalog
381 (1.3%)
Korean
55 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

84.1%

Limited English Proficiency

15.9%

Spanish
44.6% limited English
Other Languages
33.4% limited English
Other Indo-European
47.4% limited English
Other Asian
21.2% limited English
Vietnamese
50.1% limited English
Slavic Languages
83.8% limited English
Chinese
73.9% limited English
Arabic
45.7% limited English
Tagalog
22.3% limited English
Korean
76.4% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,832

5.6% of population

Disability Rate

20.2%

370 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$56,977

Unemployment Rate

5.8%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
26.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
22.1%
Vietnam
29.1%
Korea
15.6%
World War II
2.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
7.2%
35-54
20.6%
55-64
23.6%
65-74
17.5%
75+
31.1%

Male Veterans

1,712

93.4%

Female Veterans

120

6.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$56,977

Non-Veteran Income

$47,404

Difference

$9,573

20.2% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

370

Without Disability

1,462

Disability Rate

20.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

19,341

#1 Ancestry

German

11.5% (3,739)

#2 Ancestry

English

8.5% (2,772)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

5.9% (1,914)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
11.5%
English
8.5%
Irish
5.9%
Sub-Saharan African
4.9%
Italian
4.3%
European
3.5%
Norwegian
2.9%
Swedish
1.9%
Ukrainian
1.9%
American
1.7%
Polish
1.6%
French
1.4%
Scottish
1.2%
Welsh
1.2%
Arab
1.2%
Scotch-Irish
1.1%
Afghan
1.0%
Danish
0.7%
Dutch
0.6%
Russian
0.6%

Families & Households

Total Households

12,066

Family Households

7,502

62.2%

Married Couples

5,249

43.5%

Non-Family Households

4,564

37.8%

Single Mother Households

1,480

12.3%

Single Father Households

773

6.4%

Living Alone

3,477

28.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

6,506

In Married Couple

4,282

65.8%

With Single Mother

1,665

25.6%

With Single Father

559

8.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$117,543

Married Couple Income

$133,116

Single Mother Income

$67,092

Single Father Income

$84,912

Avg Family Size

2.6

Avg Non-Family Size

2.6

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

468

Grandparents Responsible

33

Economy

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

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$89,787

+23% vs national

Per Capita Income

$42,963

+16% vs national

Poverty Rate

10.7%

-21% vs national

Gini Index

0.3974

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

7.2%

+39% vs national

SNAP Recipients

11.8%

of households

How Des Moines Compares

Des Moines vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Des Moines is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
8.2%
$25-50K
17.8%
$50-75K
15.5%
$75-100K
13.5%
$100-150K
20.2%
$150-200K
12.6%
$200K+
12.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

7.2%

+37% vs WA avg

Labor Force

16,901

Employed

15,668

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

23.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

40.9%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.5

Work from Home

12.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

163.6

100 = national avg

+63.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$71,982

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$170,139

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
227.1
Food
118.6
Transportation
137.3
Healthcare
114.9
Utilities
136.6

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,146

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,501

per month

The median household income in Des Moines, WA is $89,787, which is 22.6% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $42,963. The poverty rate of 10.7% is higher than the WA state average of 10.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3974, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, compared to the state average of 5.3%. The labor force is 16,901. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 70.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 163.6, which is 63.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 227.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $71,982 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$602,500

Median List Price

$469,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$344

Days on Market

43

Active Inventory

29

Months of Supply

1.6

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$592,116

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,943

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

22.2%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

46.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.9%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
22.2%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
46.1%
Listings with Price Drops
20.7%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 7.2%List Price ↓ 16.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

18

New Listings

22

Pending Sales

26

Homes Sold ↓ 21.7%New Listings ↓ 12.0%Pending ↓ 25.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$344

Median List $/SF

$358

Sale $/SF ↓ 8.3%List $/SF ↑ 2.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Des Moines vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Des Moines is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$539,800

Median Rent

$1,727

Total Housing Units

12,740

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Owner Occupied

60.8%

Renter Occupied

39.2%

Median Property Tax

$5,467

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,989

Housing Types

Single Family
59.6%
Multi-Family
38.8%
Mobile Home
1.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$5,467

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.01%

of home value

Median Home Value

$539,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$5,354

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,467) by the median home value ($539,800). In Des Moines, WA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.01%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Des Moines, WA is $602,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 43 days on the market. 22.2% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $344. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,943/month. About 60.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1974. There are 12,740 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,467. The effective tax rate is 1.01%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.97

per 1,000 residents

+14% vs national

Property Crime Rate

28.49

per 1,000 residents

+66% vs national

Total Crimes

997

2024

Violent Clearance

31%

cases solved

Property Clearance

7%

cases solved

YoY Change

-5.5%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Des Moines Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Des Moines vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Des Moines is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 19.9%Property ↓ 7.6%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Des Moines police solve 100% of murder cases but only 1% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.03100.0%
RapeViolent90.2811.1%
RobberyViolent331.0424.2%
Aggravated AssaultViolent511.6135.3%
BurglaryProperty682.1516.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty61119.288.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty2247.071.3%

Des Moines, WA reported 94 violent crimes and 903 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.97 per 1,000 residents is 14.1% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 31% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 611 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 47.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024949032.9728.49
20231011,1333.1435.21
20221011,1373.1034.94
20211171,1803.5836.13
20201121,1593.4335.50
2019861,0072.6330.79
20181111,0923.5334.71
20171261,1544.0136.73
20161181,2953.7441.08
20151169663.7030.83

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.7

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

14.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

87.4

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

34

Public Assistance

$817.0M

Individual Assistance

$3.0M

Most Common Type

Flood

16 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $981.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’FloodDec 2025β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2024$817Kβ€”
Bolt Creek Fire β†’FireSep 2022β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’Mud/LandslideJan 2022$16.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds… β†’Winter StormApr 2021$253Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’FloodApr 2020$8.8Mβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$702.6M$2.0M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodApr 2017$5.8Mβ€”
Wildfires and Mudslides β†’FireOct 2015$1.7Mβ€”
Flooding and Mudslides β†’Mud/LandslideApr 2014$26Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 2012$8.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 2011$5.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Record and Near … β†’Severe StormMar 2009$5.7Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslid… β†’FloodJan 2009$11.0M$629K
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormDec 2007$4.0M$259K
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mud… β†’Severe StormFeb 2007$12.1Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormDec 2006$4.1M$48K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’Coastal StormSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormNov 2003$688K$48K

Showing 20 of 38 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

3,366

Total Claims Paid

$62,563,000

Avg Claim Payout

$18,587

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

120

Federal Funding

$55,125,859

Properties Protected

472

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.98

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic19$9,002,250
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine17$8,436,476
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine16$8,361,399
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan13$1,086,823
205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic5$1,558,304

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Des Moines has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, avalanche, landslide. The area has had 34 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (16 declarations). 3,366 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $817,049,232 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,985,510 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 120 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.6%

9.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.6%

1.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.5%

2.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.6%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.3%

Arthritis

23.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.6%

Loneliness

β€”

Lack of Support

β€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

27.4%

Mobility

10.8%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

6.0%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.4%

Des Moines has an obesity rate of 26.6%, which is 9.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 70.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.6 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.6 mi

Highline Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Highline Medical Center4.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
St Francis Community Hospital5.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Multicare Auburn Medical Center6.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Valley Medical Center6.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Multicare Covington Medical Center9.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

5,037

Violations (5yr)

3

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #545,0373

There are 1 water system serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

70.1%

-11% vs national

Public Transit

6.1%

+577% vs national

Work From Home

12.6%

+36% vs national

Carpool

8.4%

Walk / Bike

2.2%

combined

How Des Moines's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

5

2023

4-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

2

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202355020
202211010
202122010
201922110

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Des Moines, WA covers travel times and transportation modes. 70.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.6% work from home, which is below the WA state average of 12.7%. Public transit is used by 6.1% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 8.4% of workers carpool. 2.0% walk to work. In 2023, there were 5 traffic fatalities from 5 fatal crashes. 2 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.3%

of households

No Internet

3.8%

of households

Total Households

12,066

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
78.3%
Cellular Data Plan
88.6%
Satellite
3.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.2%
No Internet Access
3.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.2%

of households

Smartphone

91.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.3%

of households

Tablet

61.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.2%
Smartphone
91.5%
Desktop / Laptop
81.3%
Tablet
61.3%
Smartphone Only
11.8%
No Computer
2.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

11.9Β’

per kWh

-38% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.0Β’

per kWh

-35% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.6Β’

per kWh

-44% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$114

residential

-23% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

30% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Washington averages 11.9Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $114. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Des Moines vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

5,037

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #54CommunityPurchased surface water5,0373

93.8% of households in Des Moines have broadband internet access. 78.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.8% of households have no internet access. 11.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 5,037 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Des Moines is located in King County, WA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Des Moines.

Election Overview

Source: King County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

832,606

74.2%

GOP Votes

252,193

22.5%

Total Votes

1,122,881

Margin

D+51.7%

Shift from 2020

R+1.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+51.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024832,606252,1931,122,88174.2%22.5%D+51.7
2020907,310269,1671,210,50775.0%22.2%D+52.7
2016657,149197,781910,82372.2%21.7%D+50.4

In the 2024 presidential election, King County recorded 1,122,881 total votes. Democrats won the county with 74.2% of the vote compared to 22.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+51.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, King County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

134

Total Assets

$565.2M

Total Income

$132.5M

Per 10K Residents

41.2

nonprofits

-32.4% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

11

Median Assets

$341K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
21
Education
18
Human Services
16
Arts & Culture
8
Community Improvement
5
Health Care
4
Philanthropy
4
Animal-Related
3
Recreation & Sports
3
International
3
Food & Agriculture
2
Public Safety
2
Youth Development
2
Public Benefit
2
Environment
1
Voluntary Health
1
Medical Research
1
Crime & Legal
1
Employment
1
Housing & Shelter
1
99.0%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $559.7M of $565.2M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Des Moines

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
WESLEY HOMESHuman Services$391.5M$76.4M1945
WESLEY HOMES PIERCE COUNTYHousing & Shelter$96.0M$14.1M2019
WESLEY HOMES FOUNDATION A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONPhilanthropy$20.5M$3.9M1996
HIGHLINE COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$13.9M$6.2M1975
CASCADE PUBLIC SCHOOLSEducation$12.3M$3.9M2019
NW LABORERS UNITED TRAINING CENTEREducation$9.1M$120K2024
WORLDS GREATEST BOOK BROADCASTERS BIBLE BROADCASTERSReligion$8.0M$1.7M1946
SR3 SEALIFE RESPONSE REHABILITATION AND RESEARCHAnimal-Related$4.3M$1.8M2013
WESLEY HOMES COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICESHealth Care$2.7M$12.4M2004
GIDEON FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONALReligion$1.4M$493K2009
THE DES MOINES AREA FOOD BANKβ€”$1.1M$4.1M1984
SOUTH KING COUNTY FOOD COALITIONHuman Services$687K$1.7M2016
RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATIONInternational$573K$181K2016
FRIEND TO FRIEND-AMERICAβ€”$477K$477K1982
ERITREAN MUSLIM ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA-NORTHWESTReligion$474K$493K2016
DIVYA JYOTI JAGRATI SANSTHAN CHURCHReligion$425K$17K2011
PRAISE A LUJAH DISCIPLESHIPReligion$341K$2.1M2011
GLOBAL OUTREACH AND LOVE OF SOCCER INCEducation$260K$373K2011
DES MOINES LEGACY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$233K$65K2000
WASHINGTON STATE RURAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCILCommunity Improvement$231K$254K2019
REDWOOD MINISTRIES WACrime & Legal$183K$659K2022
LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY MINISTRIES NORTHWESTHuman Services$126K$190K2015
DES MOINES HISTORICAL SOCIETYArts & Culture$98K$15K2020
SEATTLE PRIDE HOCKEY ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$72K$267K2024
THE WASHINGTON STATE CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTEβ€”$69K$114K1983
AMERICAN CHEKHOV PROJECTArts & Culture$58K$155K2018
DMYC FM NAVIGATING THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDEducation$51K$8K2019
BURIEN CO-OPERATIVE PRESCHOOLβ€”$48K$81K2004
DES MOINES FARMERS MARKET FOUNDATIONFood & Agriculture$42K$4K2022
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INCβ€”$36K$54K1967
KEY TECH LABSEducation$1K$54K2016
BRIGHT LIGHT SCHOOLEducation$68$37K2019
FIGHT FROSTBITEHuman Services$1$12024

Des Moines, WA has 134 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $565.2M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 21 organizations. 11 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 41.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

118

Total Approved

$61.2M

Jobs Supported

1,109

Per 10K Residents

36.3

SBA loans

-74.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

36

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

12 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)92% of all loans

Loans

108

Total Amount

$55.2M

Avg Loan

$511,284

Median Loan

$203,650

SBA Guaranteed

$42.2M(76%)

Jobs Supported

922

5048% of all loans

Loans

10

Total Amount

$6.0M

Avg Loan

$597,800

Median Loan

$582,000

7(a) β€” 92%504 β€” 8%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

31

26% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$30.0M

49% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$966,768

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services23 loans
NAICS 72
$17.5M
Health Care & Social Assistance15 loans
NAICS 62
$10.8M
Retail Trade12 loans
NAICS 44
$8.3M
Construction11 loans
NAICS 23
$3.1M
Professional & Technical Services7 loans
NAICS 54
$5.8M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Senior Care Llc1$4.5M
Laundry Day Llc1$4.2M
Goldstar Enterprises Inc.1$2.8M
Boardwalk Dm Llc1$2.7M
Travel Inn Motel2$2.3M
Downtown Inn Llc1$2.3M
Np Hospitality Llc1$2.1M
La Olson Construction Inc1$2.0M
Yo Soy Unico Daycare1$2.0M
Anjali Enterprise Llc1$1.9M

Des Moines, WA has received 118 SBA loans totaling $61.2M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 108 loans (92% of the total), supporting 922 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 10 loans totaling $6.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Des Moines is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 12 loans. That works out to 36.3 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

24

Total Population

658,284

Avg Median Income

-$55,467,873

Avg Home Value

-$55,044,235

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9800136,041$107,218$538,800$1,92718.6
9800237,284$77,714$397,700$1,6137.2
9800352,210$70,800$428,500$1,65011.5
9802349,593$101,960$545,600$1,87510.3
9803038,492$91,218$540,100$1,7977.2
9803140,898$101,458$552,300$1,9567.7
9803240,150$77,413$473,000$1,78217.1
9804248,594$125,554$613,000$2,12127.8
980476,900$102,723$431,300$1,7282.1
9805524,851$100,207$561,600$2,0984.5
9805712,151$68,097$606,500$1,7676.2
9805841,980$111,045$627,200$2,01518.8
9807010,424$115,750$717,700$1,44437.0
9814628,182$108,460$642,300$1,7214.6
9814810,399$86,994$576,400$1,8372.7
981580N/AN/AN/A2.2
9816622,001$112,191$785,700$1,7395.8
9816834,814$84,937$500,600$1,7248.8
9817825,929$93,786$628,200$1,8364.9
9818826,769$76,559$452,900$1,6418.1
9819839,815$83,938$527,100$1,7707.7
983548,432$90,361$510,900$2,0102.8
98421249N/AN/A$1,2736.5
9842222,126$115,989$614,300$2,1047.0

Des Moines, WA has 24 ZIP codes with a combined population of 658,284. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$55,467,873. The average median home value is -$55,044,235. The average median monthly rent is -$27,776,052.

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