Des Moines City PUMA, IA

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2021 Population

198,066

0.733% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.1

0.294% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.8%

3.58% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,294

6.25% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$147,200

6.36% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

98,628

1.01% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Des Moines City PUMA, IA had a population of 198k people with a median age of 34.1 and a median household income of $57,294. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Des Moines City PUMA, IA declined from 199,528 to 198,066, a −0.733% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,925 to $57,294, a 6.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.2%), White (Hispanic) (7.83%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.95%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.73%).

20.9% 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.

91.5% 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 (1,503 degrees awarded in 2021), Grand View University (565 degrees), and Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center (460 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was $147,200, and the homeownership rate was 58.5%.

Most people in Des Moines City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was 2 cars per household.

Des Moines City PUMA, IA borders Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA, and 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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United States Iowa

Population & Diversity

Des Moines City PUMA, IA is home to a population of 198k people, from which 91.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.9% of Des Moines City PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (27.5k people).

In 2021, there were 5.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (125k people) in Des Moines City PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 15.5k White (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 (19,040 households), Other Languages of Asia (3,269 households), and Vietnamese (2,518 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

100,502

Women

50.8%

97,483

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 197,985 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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Citizenship

91.5%

2021 Citizenship

91.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.5% of Des Moines City PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was 91.7%, 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)
125k ± 2.4k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.3k ± 1.25k
White (Hispanic)
15.5k ± 1.27k

14.5%

Hispanic Population

28.7k people

14.5% of the people in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are hispanic (28.7k 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
7,063 ± 2,026 people
Vietnam
2,114 ± 1,123 people
Thailand
1,725 ± 1,015 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Des Moines City PUMA, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 7,063 Des Moines City PUMA, IA residents, followed by Vietnam with 2,114 and Thailand with 1,725.

Foreign-Born Population

13.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

27.5k people

13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

25.9k people

As of 2021, 13.9% of Des Moines City PUMA, IA residents (27.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was 13%, 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
19,040 households (10.3%)
Other Languages of Asia
3,269 households (1.77%)
Vietnamese
2,518 households (1.37%)

20.9% of the households in Des Moines City PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was Spanish. 10.3% 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
2,804 ± 316
Gulf War (2001-)
1,674 ± 331
Gulf War (1990s)
955 ± 238

Des Moines City PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Des Moines City PUMA, IA employs 98.6k people. The largest industries in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are Restaurants & Food Services (5,944 people), Construction (5,935 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,330 people), and the highest paying industries are Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($130,408), Legal services ($124,577), and Hardware, & plumbing & heating equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($122,804).

Males in Des Moines City PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,227. The income inequality in Des Moines City PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.411, 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

98.6k

2021 Value

−1.01%

1 Year decline

± −1.01%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Des Moines City PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −1.01%, from 99.6k employees to 98.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Des Moines City PUMA, IA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,805 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,748 people), and Customer service representatives (2,565 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

98.6k

2021 Value

−1.01%

1 Year decline

± −1.01%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Des Moines City PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −1.01%, from 99.6k employees to 98.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Des Moines City PUMA, IA, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,944 people), Construction (5,935 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,330 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

$42,452

Median earning men ± $994

$33,397

Median earning women ± $1,035

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($68,689), Information ($62,454), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,581).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,625), Public Administration ($56,714), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,370).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Meat/seafood
$20.6B
Mixed freight
$19.9B
Machinery
$19.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $20.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($19.9B) and Machinery ($19.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$252B

2020 Value in Iowa

$518B

Projected 2050 Value in Iowa

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 105% to $518B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Iowa trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$21.2B
Minnesota
$16.2B
Texas
$10.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $21.2B, followed by Minnesota with $16.2B and Texas and $10.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

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.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in Des Moines City PUMA, IA awarded 2,962 degrees. The student population of Des Moines City PUMA, IA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,533 male students and 5,626 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are White (2,263 and 78%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (184 and 6.34%), Asian (163 and 5.62%), and Black or African American (134 and 4.62%).

The largest universities in Des Moines City PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are Drake University (1,503 and 50.7%), Grand View University (565 and 19.1%), and Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center (460 and 15.5%).

The most popular majors in Des Moines City PUMA, IA are Registered Nursing (374 and 12.6%), Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. (205 and 6.92%), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (100 and 3.38%).

The median tuition cost in Des Moines City PUMA, IA for private four year colleges is $30,224.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Des Moines City PUMA, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,159 (38.6% men and 61.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,159 students enrolled in Des Moines City PUMA, IA, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,742 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
329 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
68 degrees awarded
General Finance
63 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was Registered Nursing with 329 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
1,503 degrees awarded
Grand View University
565 degrees awarded
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
460 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Drake University with 1,503 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,102 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Des Moines City PUMA, IA, which is 0.592 times less than the 1,860 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,263 degrees mean that there were 12.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 184 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 ($30,224) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($454) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 1.82% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.21% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (45.4k), Some college (33.2k), and Bachelors Degree (28.6k).

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 $147,200 in 2021, which is 0.601 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $138,400 to $147,200, a 6.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Des Moines City PUMA, IA is 58.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Des Moines City PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 19.1 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 $57,294. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $90,510, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $89,551 and $70,937.

Housing

Property

$147,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,389

$47,588

Median Property Taxes

±$1,521

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

58.5%

Homeownership

2021

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.5% 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 58.1%.

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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $90,510, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $89,551 and $70,937.

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.

$57,294

Median Household Income

± $1,610

81.4k

Number of Households

± 2,169

In 2021, the median household income of the 81.4k households in Des Moines City PUMA, IA grew to $57,294 from the previous year's value of $53,925.

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

0.411

2021 Wage GINI in Des Moines City PUMA, IA

0.412

2020 Wage GINI in Des Moines City PUMA, IA

In 2021, the income inequality in Des Moines City PUMA, IA was 0.411 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.214% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2021

Drove Alone (74.9%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (8.13%)

In 2021, 74.9% of workers in Des Moines City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (8.13%).

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

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Des Moines City PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.11% 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

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Des Moines City PUMA, IA (30.5k out of 193k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

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

93.6% of the population of Des Moines City PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 46.1% on employee plans, 25.9% on Medicaid, 9.18% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.18% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1347 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.737% decrease from the previous year (1357 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 569 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

1,347 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iowa

Primary care physicians in Iowa see an average of 1,347 patients per year. This represents a 0.737% decrease from the previous year (1,357 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 26.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.41%

Uninsured

46.1%

Employer Coverage

25.9%

Medicaid

9.18%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.18%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Des Moines City PUMA, IA declined by 3.12% from 6.62% to 6.41%.

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.