Des Moines, Iowa

Population Data for Des Moines, IA:

Population – 216284
Male – 48.53 %
Female – 51.47 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 83.44 %
Hispanic – 6.22 %
African American – 7.47 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.35 %
Asian – 3.28 %

Geographic Data for Des Moines, Iowa:

Population Density – 1,839.05 per sq. mi
Elevation – 805 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Des Moines:

In Elementary School – 23,158 (43.27 %)
In High School – 11,186 (20.90 %)
In College – 12,313 (23.01 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 21,222 (15.10 %)
Associate’s Degree – 8,584 (6.11 %)
Some College, No Degree – 30,284 (21.54 %)
High School Graduate – 48,069 (34.19 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 7,455 (5.30 %)

Employment and Household Data for Des Moines, IA:

Percentage of People Employed – 65.48 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.64 %
Unemployment Level – 6.61 %

Median Household Income – $38,003.73
Average Household Size – 2.36

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 34.96 %
2 Vehicles – 35.56 %
3 or more Vehicles – 15.37 %

Average Cost to Rent in Des Moines - $5,780 per month