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Des Moines

Washington · 29,673 residents · 6.414 sq mi
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Des Moines is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,577. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $297,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

29,673
+1%since 2000
from 29,267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,626 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 4,563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
39.4
+6%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
16K20K25K30K34K1990201020202024Des Moines
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,577
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,971 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$29,968
+24%since 2000
from $24,127 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
13.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$297,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$890
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $705 in 2000
US average: $853
46.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
39.2% rent
8.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
37.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
44.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
5.0
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58%(17,212)
Black8.8%(2,605)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(4,500)
Asian10.5%(3,106)
Other6.6%(1,963)
Diversity Score76.2%(22,625)
76
+55%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
73.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
6.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
27.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
18.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
13.4%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Des Moines, Washington?

Des Moines, Washington has about 29,673 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Des Moines, Washington earns about $59,577 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 $297,200, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Des Moines, Washington?

About 21.5% 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 13.9% 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 12,390 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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