Des Moines, IA: What you need to know
As the capital of Iowa and a major headquarters for insurance, finance and publishing, Des Moines ranks as one of the wealthiest cities in the United States. Considered a cultural center of the state, Des Moines hosts the first caucuses of the presidential primary cycle. Gracing the community are 76 parks, three golf courses and three family aquatic centers, and the health industry is well represented by four major hospitals and a cancer center.
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Des Moines, IA City Profile
Quick Facts
| Population | 208,020 |
| Median Age | 33 |
| Median Household Income | $46,290 |
| Median Home Price | $117,800 |
Des Moines, IA Rankings
Real Estate in Des Moines, IA
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Des Moines, IA Demographics
Median Population in Des Moines, IA
| Median Age | 33.4% |
| Age 18 Over | 74.8% |
| Age 21 Over | 70.2% |
| Age 62 Over | 13.9% |
| Age 65 Over | 11.1% |
Race in Des Moines, IA
| Ethnicity White | 77.5% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 11% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 5.3% | |
| Ethnicity Hawaiian | 0.1% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 12.4% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.5% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 2.4% |
Population By Gender in Des Moines, IA
| Male | 49% | |
| Female | 51% |
Language in Des Moines, IA
| English Only | 82.7% | |
| English Other | 17.3% |
Commute Types in Des Moines, IA
| Walked | 2.6% | |
| Worked at Home | 3% | |
| Public Transportation | 2% | |
| Other Means | 1.2% | |
| Drove Alone | 80.3% | |
| Carpooled | 11% |