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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Des Moines

Washington · 29,267 residents · 6.414 sq mi
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Des Moines is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,971. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $170,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,267
+69%since 1990
from 17,283 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,563 / sq mi
+69%since 1990
from 2,695 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+8%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K20K25K30K34K1990201020202024Des Moines
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,971
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,145 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,127
+44%since 1990
from $16,778 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$170,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $107,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$705
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $510 in 1990
US average: $602
61.0%
+14.0 ptssince 1990
from 47.0% in 1990
39.0% rent
3.5
+4%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89%(15,377)
Black3.9%(675)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(549)
Asian5.1%(890)
Diversity Score31.4%(5,426)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(20,986)
Black7.1%(2,069)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,936)
Asian8.2%(2,399)
Diversity Score49.3%(14,435)
49
+57%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.9%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 86.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
−19%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 29,267 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Des Moines, Washington earns about $48,971 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 $170,000, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Des Moines, Washington?

About 22.9% 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 7.6% of people in Des Moines, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Des Moines, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Des Moines, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,984 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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

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