Des Moines County Summary

Life in Des Moines County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Des Moines County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Des Moines County:

  • The population in Des Moines County is 38,824.

  • The median home value in Des Moines County is $134,579.

  • The median income in Des Moines County is $58,084.

  • The median rent in Des Moines County is $882.

  • The unemployment rate in Des Moines County is 2.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Des Moines County is 14.6%.

  • The average high in Des Moines County is 69.9° and there are 88.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Des Moines County

List Of Cities & Towns in Des Moines County

Burlington, IA Population 23,976

West Burlington, IA Population 3,184

Mediapolis, IA Population 2,214

Danville, IA Population 948

Beaverdale, IA Population 714

Middletown, IA Population 383

Map Of Des Moines County

Des Moines County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Des Moines County is 69.9°.

  • There are 76.37 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 88.3 inches of rain each year with 8.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:03 hours of sun each day in Des Moines County.

StatDes Moines County
Mean High69.9
Nice Days76.37
Rainfall88.3
Snowfall8.4
Sunny_hours5:03
69.9°
Average High
88.3
Inches of Rain

Des Moines County Photos

Burlingtonia Skyline Cropped
Source: Wikipedia User Loco Steve (original), Ya | CC BY 4.0
Burlington Ia Barber P Cropped
Source: Public Domain
Lady Liberty Of Burlington
Source: Wikipedia User Tina Starnes /Reflected M | CC BY 2.0
Capitol Theater   Burlington Iowa
Source: Wikipedia User Ian Poellet | CC BY-SA 3.0
Burlington Community Field
Source: Wikipedia User Brodnax | GFDL
Great River Bridge Burlington Iowa
Source: Public Domain

Des Moines County Demographics

Population over time in Des Moines County

The current population in Des Moines County is 38,824. The population has decreased -0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 39,069 -0.4%
2021 39,227 -0.4%
2020 39,386 -

Gender in Des Moines County

  • Des Moines County is 50.8% female with 19,706 female residents.

  • Des Moines County is 49.2% male with 19,118 male residents.

Female
50.8% (19,706)
Male
49.2% (19,118)
Gender Des Moines County IA USA
Female 50.8% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.2% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Des Moines County

Des Moines County is:

  • 85.1% White with 33,045 White residents.

  • 5.2% African American with 2,026 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 446 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 1 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 39 Other residents.

  • 4.6% Two Or More with 1,794 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.8% Hispanic with 1,464 Hispanic residents.

White
85.1% (33,045)
African American
5.2% (2,026)
American Indian
0.0% (9)
Asian
1.1% (446)
Hawaiian
0.0% (1)
Other
0.1% (39)
Two Or More
4.6% (1,794)
Hispanic
3.8% (1,464)

Table: Des Moines County By Race

Race Des Moines County IA USA
White 85.1% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 5.2% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.6% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.8% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Des Moines County, Iowa

  • 5.9% of households in Des Moines County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.7% of households in Des Moines County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Des Moines County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Des Moines County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Des Moines County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.0% of households in Des Moines County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Des Moines County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Des Moines County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Des Moines County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Des Moines County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.9% (2,286)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.7% (2,592)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.2% (2,790)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (3,582)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.5% (5,615)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.0% (7,005)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (5,092)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.0% (5,448)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (2,369)
$200,000 or more
5.3% (2,038)
Income Des Moines County IA USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.7% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.2% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.5% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.0% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.0% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.3% 7.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Des Moines County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Des Moines County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Des Moines County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Des Moines County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Des Moines County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Des Moines County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Des Moines County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Des Moines County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Des Moines County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Des Moines County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (776)
9-12th Grade
5% (1,941)
High School / GED
35% (13,588)
Some College
21% (8,153)
Associate's Degree
14% (5,435)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (5,823)
Master's Degree
5% (1,941)
Professional Degree
2% (776)
Doctorate Degree
1% (388)
Education Des Moines County IA USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 35% 31% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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