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Des Moines

Located in the center and heart of Iowa, it is Iowa’s capital city and the county seat of Polk County.
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Welcome to Des Moines

Located in the center and heart of Iowa, The City of Des Moines is Iowa’s capital city and the county seat of Polk County. Throughout its 52 neighborhoods, more than 215,000 residents enjoy Iowa living using its more than 4,000 acres of parkland and 81 miles of trails. The City of Des Moines stands as a financially strong city with exceptional city services. Fostering an involved community in a customer-friendly atmosphere, Des Moines continues to be one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Midwest!
 

Des Moines, A Great Place To Work

Des Moines, Iowa, is an excellent and convenient place for work, boasting one of the lowest commute times for a city this size of only 19.2 minutes on average. Less time commuting to and from work allows for more quality time to be spent with family and enjoying all this great city has to offer. Yet another reason to search for homes for sale in the Des Moines, Iowa area.
 

Recreation and Entertainment

Whether biking, kayaking, running, or even just casual walks along Gray’s Lake Park, Des Moines offers exceptional recreation for the entire family. Your family will love having fun while ice skating or catching a concert at Brenton Skating Plaza, learning at the Des Moines Children’s Museum, to testing your skateboarding skills at the Lauridsen Skate Park, our newest attraction and the largest outdoor skate park in the nation!
 
Sports lovers will enjoy catching a game at Principal Park to see the iCubs play, or hockey with the Iowa Wild and Des Moines Buccaneers.
 

Education In Des Moines

In addition to a great public-school system, six colleges and universities are located within the City of Des Moines including; Drake University, Des Moines Community College (branch), Des Moines University, Grand View University, Mercy College of Health Sciences, Vatterott College.

Overview for Des Moines, IA

220,294 people live in Des Moines, where the median age is 35.3 and the average individual income is $36,561.207. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

220,294

Total Population

35.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$36,561.207

Average individual Income

Around Des Moines, IA

There's plenty to do around Des Moines, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

88
Very Walkable
Walking Score
63
Bikeable
Bike Score
48
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Hotsy Totsy Food Truck, Purveyor, and The Grateful Chef.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.67 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.07 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 1.49 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 3.2 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 0.05 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.53 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Des Moines, IA

Des Moines has 92,838 households, with an average household size of 25.19. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Des Moines do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 220,294 people call Des Moines home. The population density is 2,952.024 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

220,294

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.266983667280996

Median Age

49.84 / 50.16%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
92,838

Total Households

25.19

Average Household Size

$36,561.207

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Des Moines, IA

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The following schools are within or nearby Des Moines. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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