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Des Moines

New Mexico · 117 residents · 0.87 sq mi
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Des Moines has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,917. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,100. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117
−34%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
134 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+23%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17921672423171990201020202024Des Moines
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,917
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,075
−32%since 2000
from $16,255 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food41.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino50.4%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(73)
Diversity Score
62
+9%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
77.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Des Moines, New Mexico?

Des Moines, New Mexico has about 117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Des Moines, New Mexico earns about $37,917 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 $71,100.

How educated are people in Des Moines, New Mexico?

About 18.0% 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 0.0% 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 40 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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