Des Moines, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Des Moines, Iowa Summary
Life in Des Moines research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Des Moines 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:
The population in Des Moines is 213,545.
The median home value in Des Moines is $149,700.
The median income in Des Moines is $58,444.
The cost of living in Des Moines is 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Des Moines is $916.
The unemployment rate in Des Moines is 5.8%.
The poverty rate in Des Moines is 15.3%.
Table Of Contents
Des Moines SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
9
Des Moines, IA Crime Report
8,102
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,802.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
63.61%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Des Moines / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 8,102 | 3,802.7 | 2,001.7 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,340 | 628.9 | 303.5 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 165 | 77.4 | 29.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,064 | 499.4 | 229.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 6,762 | 3,173.8 | 1,698.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 738 | 346.4 | 371.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 4,580 | 2,149.6 | 1,130.1 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 1,444 | 677.7 | 197.1 | 282.7 |
Des Moines, IA Cost Of Living
88
Des Moines's Overall Cost Of Living
Des Moines's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Des Moines | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 71 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 94 | 100 | |
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Map Of Des Moines, IA
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Population over time in Des Moines
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 215,408 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 215,932 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 214,778 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 212,859 | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 208,020 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 206,702 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 205,415 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 204,362 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 203,386 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 202,095 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Des Moines
| Race | Des Moines | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.5% | 84.4% | 59.4% |
| African American | 10.9% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 7.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 14.6% | 6.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Des Moines
| Gender | Des Moines | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Des Moines for adults over 25
| Education | Des Moines | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Des Moines, Iowa
| Income | Des Moines | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.2% | 18.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 17.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 5.8% | 9.5% |
