Living in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, Iowa Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
215,636
Unemployment
5.8%
Poverty
16.1%
Median Home
$133,200
Median Income
$53,525
Median Rent
$855
Des Moines SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
9
Des Moines, IA Crime Report
10,488Total Crimes
4,802.5Total Crimes / 100k People
93.91%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Des Moines / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 10,488 | 4,802.5 | 2,000.2 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 1,555 | 712.0 | 266.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 14 | 6.4 | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 283 | 129.6 | 27.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,141 | 522.5 | 200.4 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 8,933 | 4,090.5 | 1,733.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 2,284 | 1,045.9 | 371.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 5,336 | 2,443.4 | 1,199.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 1,313 | 601.2 | 163.0 | 219.9 |
Des Moines, IA Cost Of Living
87Des Moines's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Des Moines | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 70 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 98 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Des Moines
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 215,636 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 215,932 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 214,778 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 212,859 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 208,020 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 206,702 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 205,415 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 204,362 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 203,386 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 202,095 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Des Moines
| Race | Des Moines | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.7% | 85.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 10.9% | 3.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 2.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 13.6% | 6.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Des Moines
| Gender | Des Moines | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Des Moines for adults over 25
| Education | Des Moines | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 12.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Des Moines, Iowa
| Income | Des Moines | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.6% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 9.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 14.3% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 15.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.3% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
