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Des Moines

New Mexico · 143 residents · 0.87 sq mi
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Des Moines has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,500. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

143
−19%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
164 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
49.1
+30%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
17921672423171990201020202024Des Moines
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,321 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$17,199
+6%since 2000
from $16,255 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
19.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food17.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$57,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
26.4%
−52.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
31.9% rent
42.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
42.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.4
−19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(94)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.3%(78)
54
−5%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.0 min
−70%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
68.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
31.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
21.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

41.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
52.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
48.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
15.2%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Des Moines, New Mexico?

Des Moines, New Mexico has about 143 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Des Moines, New Mexico earns about $42,500 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 $57,500.

How educated are people in Des Moines, New Mexico?

About 12.2% 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 19.5% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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