Des Moines City PUMA, IA

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2024 Population
186,089
US Senator
Chuck Grassley
Republican Party
US Senator
Joni Ernst
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
34.5
0.291% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
15%
0.291% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$66,273
3.08% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$195,100
5.86% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
94,794
2.3% 1-year growth

About

22.6% of the households in Des Moines City PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92% of the residents in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are Drake University (1,539 degrees awarded in 2023), Grand View University (530 degrees), and Mercy College of Health Sciences (486 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was $195,100, and the homeownership rate was 60%.

Most people in Des Moines City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: The Iowa State Capitol Building at night. The Capitol grounds overlooks the city from a very large hill and is part of the East Village area.
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Population & Diversity

Des Moines City PUMA, IA is home to a population of 186k people, from which 92% are citizens. As of 2024, 13.9% of Des Moines City PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (25.9k people).

In 2024, there were 5.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Des Moines City PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are Spanish (20,569 households), Other Languages of Asia (3,624 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (2,391 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
93,913
Women
50%
93,844
Men
50%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 187,757 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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Citizenship

92%
2024 Citizenship
91.9%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92% of Des Moines City PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Des Moines City PUMA, IA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    112k ± 2.01k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    21k ± 1.78k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    12.9k ± 1.08k
16.4%
Hispanic Population
30.6k people

In 2024, there were 5.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Des Moines City PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

16.4% of the people in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are hispanic (30.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    7,276 ± 2,053 people
  2. El Salvador
    1,970 ± 1,084 people
  3. Myanmar
    1,847 ± 1,050 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Des Moines City PUMA, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 7,276 Des Moines City PUMA, IA residents, followed by El Salvador with 1,970 and Myanmar with 1,847.

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Foreign-Born Population

13.9%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
25.9k people
13.5%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
25.4k people

As of 2024, 13.9% of Des Moines City PUMA, IA residents (25.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was 13.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    20,569 households (11.8%)
  2. Other Languages of Asia
    3,624 households (2.08%)
  3. Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
    2,391 households (1.37%)

22.6% of the households in Des Moines City PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was Spanish. 11.8% of the households in Des Moines City PUMA, IA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,284 ± 318
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,547 ± 311
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    898 ± 249

Des Moines City PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Des Moines City PUMA, IA employs 94.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Des Moines City PUMA, IA were Construction (7,070 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,619 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,269 people), and the highest paying industries were Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($186,970), Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($142,462), and Other professional, scientific & technical services ($114,269).

Males in Des Moines City PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,670. The income inequality in Des Moines City PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.418, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
45,191
Women
47.7%
49,603
Men
52.3%

The workforce of Des Moines City PUMA, IA in 2023 was 94,794 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

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Occupations

94.8k
2023 Value
2.3%
1 Year growth
± 2.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Des Moines City PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 2.3%, from 92.7k employees to 94.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Des Moines City PUMA, IA, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,984 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,932 people), and Customer service representatives (2,549 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Des Moines City PUMA, IA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

94.8k
2023 Value
2.3%
1 Year growth
± 2.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Des Moines City PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 2.3%, from 92.7k employees to 94.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Des Moines City PUMA, IA, are Construction (7,070 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,619 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,269 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Des Moines City PUMA, IA, though some of these residents may live in Des Moines City PUMA, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$50,830
Median earning men ± $1,146
$39,964
Median earning women ± $1,260

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($80,372), Information ($74,778), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,270).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($70,771), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,817), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,606).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
1.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley
Senator from Iowa3
Assumed office on January 3, 1981
Joni Ernst
Senator from Iowa2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Des Moines City PUMA, IA awarded 2,564 degrees. The student population of Des Moines City PUMA, IA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,625 male students and 4,598 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are White (1,926 and 76.6%), Hispanic or Latino (181 and 7.2%), Black or African American (163 and 6.49%), and Asian (127 and 5.05%).

The largest universities in Des Moines City PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are Drake University (1,539 and 60%), Grand View University (530 and 20.7%), and Mercy College of Health Sciences (486 and 19%).

The most popular majors in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are Registered Nursing (353 and 13.8%), General Business Administration & Management (106 and 4.13%), and Law (105 and 4.1%).

The median tuition cost in Des Moines City PUMA, IA for private four year colleges is $32,800.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Des Moines City PUMA, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,223 (36.3% men and 63.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,223 students enrolled in Des Moines City PUMA, IA, 36.3% men and 63.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,068 records, of which 65.4% were women and 34.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    327 degrees awarded
  2. General Marketing & Marketing Management
    70 degrees awarded
  3. General Psychology
    69 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was Registered Nursing with 327 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Drake University
    1,539 degrees awarded
  2. Grand View University
    530 degrees awarded
  3. Mercy College of Health Sciences
    486 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Drake University with 1,539 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 883 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Des Moines City PUMA, IA, which is 0.525 times less than the 1,681 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,926 degrees mean that there were 10.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 181 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($564) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 2.27% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.17% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Des Moines City PUMA, IA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (44.8k), Some college (30.3k), and Bachelors Degree (28.4k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was $195,100 in 2024, which is 0.586 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $184,300 to $195,100, a 5.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Des Moines City PUMA, IA is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Des Moines City PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Des Moines City PUMA, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$195,100
Median Property Value 2024
±$3,316
$47,555
Median Property Taxes
±$1,425

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Rent vs Own

60%
Homeownership
2024
62.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 60% of the housing units in Des Moines City PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$66,273
Median Household Income
± $2,016
79.3k
Number of Households
± 2,384

In 2024, the median household income of the 79.3k households in Des Moines City PUMA, IA grew to $66,273 from the previous year's value of $64,293.

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Wage Distribution

0.418
2023 Wage GINI in Des Moines City PUMA, IA
0.414
2022 Wage GINI in Des Moines City PUMA, IA

In 2023, the income inequality in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was 0.418 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.823% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Des Moines City PUMA, IA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Des Moines City PUMA, IA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (70.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (13%)
  3. Carpooled (11.2%)

In 2024, 70.5% of workers in Des Moines City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13%) and those who carpooled to work (11.2%).

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Commute Time

19.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Des Moines City PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Des Moines City PUMA, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Des Moines City PUMA, IA (27.3k out of 182k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Des Moines City PUMA, IA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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Health

92.8% of the population of Des Moines City PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 46.4% on employee plans, 25.8% on Medicaid, 9.32% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1,385 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1411 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 466 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,385 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iowa

Primary care physicians in Iowa see an average of 1,385 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,385 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 27% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.16%
Uninsured
46.4%
Employer Coverage
25.8%
Medicaid
9.32%
Medicare
10.1%
Non-Group
1.19%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Des Moines City PUMA, IA grew by 7.4% from 6.67% to 7.16%.

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