Des Moines County, IA

County

Cities in Des Moines County

Neighborhoods in Des Moines County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Des Moines

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.8%

Households with Children

26.7%

School Enrollment K-12

3,974

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 16.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.4%
Working Age (35-54): 23.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.7%
Seniors (65+): 21.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.3%
High School / GED: 35.0%
Some College or Associate's: 34.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.8%
Single Parents: 10.9%
Couples & Adults: 33.8%
Living Alone: 39.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 4.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 59.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.9%
Spanish: 1.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 5.4%
College / Graduate: 3.3%
Not Enrolled: 78.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources