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Des Moines

New Mexico · 105 residents (2025 est.) · 0.87 sq mi
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Des Moines has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $152,500. At a median age of 17.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 17.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
174
−2%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
200 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
17.8
−53%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:105 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17921672423171990201020202024Des Moines
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,864
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,321 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,799
+53%since 2000
from $16,255 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−6%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,500
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+43%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.9%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(101)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(43)
Black3.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino43.7%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.2%(49)
Diversity Score83.5%(145)
Diversity Score
83
+46%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
−58%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2012
from 24.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+28.5 ptssince 2017
from 53.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2016
from 80.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2016
from 20.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Des Moines, New Mexico?

Des Moines, New Mexico has about 174 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Des Moines, New Mexico?

The typical household in Des Moines, New Mexico earns about $63,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Des Moines, New Mexico expensive?

In Des Moines, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $152,500.

How educated are people in Des Moines, New Mexico?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Des Moines, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Des Moines, New Mexico?

About 25.9% of people in Des Moines, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Des Moines, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Des Moines, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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