Des Moines, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

31,983

Unemployment

7.1%

Poverty

7.5%

Median Home

$379,300

Median Income

$70,268

Median Rent

$1,390

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Des Moines SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Des Moines, WA Crime Report

1,261
Total Crimes

3,861.9
Total Crimes / 100k People

64.62%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Des Moines / 100k People	Washington / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,261	3,861.9	3,026.1	2,346.0

Violent Crime	109	333.8	293.7	387.8
Murder	2	6.1	3.9	6.5
Robbery	56	171.5	67.4	73.9
Aggravated Assault	41	125.6	187.6	279.7
Property Crime	1,152	3,528.1	2,732.4	1,958.2
Burglary	126	385.9	522.1	314.2
Larceny	770	2,358.2	1,854.2	1,398.0
Car Theft	256	784.0	356.1	246.0

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Des Moines, WA Cost Of Living

131
Des Moines's Overall Cost Of Living

1.3x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Des Moines	Washington	National Average
Overall	131	119	100

Services	128	112	100
Groceries	127	110	100
Health	130	122	100
Housing	137	136	100
Transportation	141	123	100
Utilities	110	91	100

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Des Moines, WA Photos

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Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL

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Rankings for Des Moines in Washington

Ranks #33 in Most Dangerous Cities In Washington

Ranks #38 in Worst Places To Live In Washington

Ranks #68 in Richest Cities In Washington

Map Of Des Moines, WA

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Population over time in Des Moines

Year	Population	% Change
2020	31,983	1.5%
2019	31,518	1.4%
2018	31,080	0.6%
2017	30,904	0.6%
2016	30,715	1.0%
2015	30,403	0.9%
2014	30,139	0.9%
2013	29,862	0.8%
2012	29,625	0.8%
2011	29,401	-

Race / Ethnicity in Des Moines

White

49.7% (15,911)

African American

9.2% (2,951)

American Indian

0.3% (109)

Asian

11.8% (3,785)

Hawaiian

3.4% (1,077)

Other

0.3% (92)

Two Or More

6.7% (2,135)

Hispanic

18.5% (5,923)

Race	Des Moines	WA	USA
White	49.7%	67.5%	60.1%
African American	9.2%	3.7%	12.2%
American Indian	0.3%	1.0%	0.6%
Asian	11.8%	8.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	3.4%	0.7%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	6.7%	5.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	18.5%	12.9%	18.2%

Gender in Des Moines

Female

51.7% (16,536)

Male

48.3% (15,446)

Gender	Des Moines	WA	USA
Female	51.7%	50.0%	50.8%
Male	48.3%	50.0%	49.2%

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

< 9th Grade

8.0% (2,558)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (1,599)

High School / GED

25.0% (7,995)

Some College

23.0% (7,356)

Associate's Degree

10.0% (3,198)

Bachelor's Degree

20.0% (6,396)

Master's Degree

6.0% (1,918)

Professional Degree

2.0% (639)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (319)

Education	Des Moines	WA	USA
< 9th Grade	8.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	25.0%	22.0%	27.0%
Some College	23.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	20.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Des Moines, Washington

Less than $10,000

1.8% (56,238)

$10,000 to $14,999

1.4% (44,782)

$15,000 to $24,999

5.2% (166,632)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.0% (352,010)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.6% (403,042)

$50,000 to $74,999

21.2% (678,506)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.2% (388,982)

$100,000 to $149,999

20.7% (662,103)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.1% (260,102)

$200,000 or more

5.8% (185,899)

Income	Des Moines	WA	USA
Less than $10,000	1.8%	4.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	1.4%	3.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	5.2%	6.5%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.0%	6.9%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.6%	10.8%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	21.2%	17.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.2%	13.6%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	20.7%	18.2%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.1%	8.9%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	5.8%	10.5%	8.3%