Des Moines City PUMA, IA

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2023 Population

187,887

0.246% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

34.4

0.292% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15%

3.98% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$64,293

2.99% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$184,300

7.46% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

92,661

6.05% 1-year decline

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In 2023, Des Moines City PUMA, IA had a population of 188k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $64,293. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Des Moines City PUMA, IA declined from 188,351 to 187,887, a −0.246% decrease and its median household income grew from $62,429 to $64,293, a 2.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (61%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.35%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.34%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.25%).

22.2% 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.

91.9% 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 (1,525 degrees awarded in 2022), Grand View University (527 degrees), and Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center (435 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was $184,300, and the homeownership rate was 60%.

Most people in Des Moines City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was 2 cars per household.

Des Moines City PUMA, IA borders Polk County (West) PUMA, IA and Polk County (East)--Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA.

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 188k people, from which 91.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 13.5% of Des Moines City PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (25.4k people).

In 2023, there were 5.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Des Moines City PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are Spanish (20,958 households), Other Languages of Asia (2,861 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (2,696 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

92,070

Women

50%

92,044

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 184,114 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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Citizenship

91.9%

2023 Citizenship

92%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91.9% of Des Moines City PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was 92%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Des Moines City PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Des Moines City PUMA, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
115k ± 1.9k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.2k ± 1.77k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
11.9k ± 1.25k

16.3%

Hispanic Population

30.7k people

16.3% of the people in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are hispanic (30.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Des Moines City PUMA, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
6,680 ± 1,970 people
Thailand
1,722 ± 1,014 people
Vietnam
1,587 ± 974 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Des Moines City PUMA, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 6,680 Des Moines City PUMA, IA residents, followed by Thailand with 1,722 and Vietnam with 1,587.

Foreign-Born Population

13.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

25.4k people

13.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

25k people

As of 2023, 13.5% of Des Moines City PUMA, IA residents (25.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was 13.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Des Moines City PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
20,958 households (12%)
Other Languages of Asia
2,861 households (1.63%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
2,696 households (1.54%)

22.2% 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was Spanish. 12% 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,481 ± 325
Gulf War (2001-)
1,427 ± 289
Gulf War (1990s)
856 ± 227

Des Moines City PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Des Moines City PUMA, IA employs 92.7k people. The largest industries in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are Construction (5,892 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,217 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,902 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($136,362), Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($131,222), and Employment services ($118,219).

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 $51,445. The income inequality in Des Moines City PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.414, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

48,082

Women

48.3%

51,552

Men

51.7%

The workforce of Des Moines City PUMA, IA in 2020 was 99,634 people, with 48.3% woman, and 51.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Des Moines City PUMA, IA.

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Occupations

92.7k

2022 Value

−6.05%

1 Year decline

± −6.05%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Des Moines City PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −6.05%, from 98.6k employees to 92.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Des Moines City PUMA, IA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,896 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,750 people), and Customer service representatives (2,463 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Des Moines City PUMA, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

92.7k

2022 Value

−6.05%

1 Year decline

± −6.05%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Des Moines City PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −6.05%, from 98.6k employees to 92.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Des Moines City PUMA, IA, are Construction (5,892 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,217 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,902 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,723

Median earning men ± $1,458

$39,418

Median earning women ± $1,072

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($80,540), Information ($71,481), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,983).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($70,036), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,990), and Construction ($48,958).

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%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Des Moines City PUMA, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Des Moines City PUMA, IA awarded 2,895 degrees. The student population of Des Moines City PUMA, IA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,392 male students and 5,577 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are White (2,234 and 78.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (179 and 6.31%), Black or African American (140 and 4.93%), and Asian (139 and 4.9%).

The largest universities in Des Moines City PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are Drake University (1,525 and 52.7%), Grand View University (527 and 18.2%), and Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center (435 and 15%).

The most popular majors in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are Registered Nursing (327 and 11.3%), Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (220 and 7.6%), and Law (108 and 3.73%).

The median tuition cost in Des Moines City PUMA, IA for private four year colleges is $31,418.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Des Moines City PUMA, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 8,969 (37.8% men and 62.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 8,969 students enrolled in Des Moines City PUMA, IA, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,415 records, of which 63.4% were women and 36.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
291 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
85 degrees awarded
General Psychology
79 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was Registered Nursing with 291 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Des Moines City PUMA, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Drake University
1,525 degrees awarded
Grand View University
527 degrees awarded
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
435 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Drake University with 1,525 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,071 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Des Moines City PUMA, IA, which is 0.587 times less than the 1,824 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,234 degrees mean that there were 12.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 179 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,418) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($459) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.96% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.59% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Des Moines City PUMA, IA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (42.8k), Some college (30.2k), and Bachelors Degree (28.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was $184,300 in 2023, which is 0.607 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $171,500 to $184,300, a 7.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Des Moines City PUMA, IA is 60%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Des Moines City PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 19.5 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.

Median household income in Des Moines City PUMA, IA is $64,293. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was Dallas, Madison Counties PUMA, IA with a value of $100,153, followed by Polk County (West) PUMA, IA and Linn County outside Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, with respective values of $96,770 and $95,396.

Housing

Property

$184,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,823

$47,697

Median Property Taxes

±$1,420

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Des Moines City PUMA, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Des Moines City PUMA, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60%

Homeownership

2023

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 60% of the housing units in Des Moines City PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Des Moines City PUMA, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was Dallas, Madison Counties PUMA, IA with a value of $100,153, followed by Polk County (West) PUMA, IA and Linn County outside Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, with respective values of $96,770 and $95,396.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Des Moines City PUMA, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,293

Median Household Income

± $1,878

79.5k

Number of Households

± 2,302

In 2023, the median household income of the 79.5k households in Des Moines City PUMA, IA grew to $64,293 from the previous year's value of $62,429.

The following chart displays the households in Des Moines City PUMA, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.414

2022 Wage GINI in Des Moines City PUMA, IA

0.411

2021 Wage GINI in Des Moines City PUMA, IA

In 2022, the income inequality in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was 0.414 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.841% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Des Moines City PUMA, IA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Des Moines City PUMA, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.8%)
Carpooled (11.5%)
Worked At Home (11.3%)

In 2023, 71.8% of workers in Des Moines City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (11.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Des Moines City PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Des Moines City PUMA, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Des Moines City PUMA, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Des Moines City PUMA, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Des Moines City PUMA, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Des Moines City PUMA, IA (27.5k out of 184k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 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.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.3% of the population of Des Moines City PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 46.3% on employee plans, 26% on Medicaid, 9.07% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1357 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.742% increase from the previous year (1347 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1431 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 532 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,357 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iowa

Primary care physicians in Iowa see an average of 1,357 patients per year. This represents a 0.742% increase from the previous year (1,347 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Iowa in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 26.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.67%

Uninsured

46.3%

Employer Coverage

26%

Medicaid

9.07%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Des Moines City PUMA, IA grew by 6.47% from 6.26% to 6.67%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Des Moines City PUMA, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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