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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Des Moines

Washington · 17,283 residents · 6.414 sq mi
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Des Moines has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,145. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 11,984 residents. Median home value is $107,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,283
−41%vs 2000
vs 29,267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,695 / sq mi
−41%vs 2000
vs 4,563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
16K20K25K30K34K1990201020202024Des Moines
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,145
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,971 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,778
−30%vs 2000
vs $24,127 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$107,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $170,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$510
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $705 in 2000
US average: $450
47.0%
−14.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.0% in 2000
53.0% rent
3.3
−4%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(20,986)
Black7.1%(2,069)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,936)
Asian8.2%(2,399)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.3%(14,435)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89%(15,377)
Black3.9%(675)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(549)
Asian5.1%(890)
Other2%(341)
Diversity Score31.4%(5,426)
31
−36%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Des Moines, Washington?

Des Moines, Washington has about 17,283 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Des Moines, Washington?

The typical household in Des Moines, Washington earns about $32,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Des Moines, Washington expensive?

In Des Moines, Washington, the median home is worth about $107,600, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Des Moines, Washington?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Des Moines, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Des Moines, Washington?

About 7.4% of people in Des Moines, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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