Des Moines, IA

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2019 Population

215,636

0.137% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

34.2

0.885% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

16.1%

6.63% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$53,525

2.44% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$133,200

4.72% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

112,388

0.885% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Des Moines, IA had a population of 216k people with a median age of 34.2 and a median household income of $53,525. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Des Moines, IA declined from 215,932 to 215,636, a −0.137% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,251 to $53,525, a 2.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Des Moines, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), White (Hispanic) (10%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.13%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.31%). 0% of the households in Des Moines, IA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

91.9% of the residents in Des Moines, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Des Moines, IA are Drake University (1,528 degrees awarded in 2019), Grand View University (522 degrees), and Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center (464 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Des Moines, IA was $133,200, and the homeownership rate was 60.1%. Most people in Des Moines, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Des Moines, IA was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Looking Northwest at the city from just south of the Capitol Building. In front of you is the Scott Street Dam and abandoned train bridge crossing the Des Moines River.

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Diversity

Des Moines, IA is home to a population of 216k people, from which 91.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 12.5% of Des Moines, IA residents were born outside of the country (26.9k people).

In 2019, there were 6.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (142k people) in Des Moines, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 21.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Des Moines, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
142k ± 1.43k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.5k ± 1.29k
White (Hispanic)
21.6k ± 1.24k

13.6%

Hispanic Population

29.2k people

13.6% of the people in Des Moines, IA are hispanic (29.2k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

26.9k people

12.6%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

27.1k people

As of 2019, 12.5% of Des Moines, IA residents (26.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Des Moines, IA was 12.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in Des Moines, IA was 34.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Des Moines, IA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Des Moines, IA residents was 34.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,002 ± 4,998 people
India
10,599 ± 2,523 people
China
9,583 ± 2,400 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 42,002 Iowa residents, followed by India with 10,599 and China with 9,583.

Citizenship

91.9%

2019 Citizenship

92%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 91.9% of Des Moines, IA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Des Moines, IA was 92%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,287 ± 274
Gulf War (2001-)
2,276 ± 380
Gulf War (1990s)
1,124 ± 232

Des Moines, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Iowa. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Iowa, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Iowa across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Des Moines, IA is $53,525. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Des Moines, IA was Census Tract 31 with a value of $112,679, followed by Census Tract 30.02 and Census Tract 201, with respective values of $107,143 and $91,027.

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,610. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Des Moines, IA employs 112k people. The largest industries in Des Moines, IA are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,335 people), Retail Trade (12,870 people), and Finance & Insurance (12,587 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($64,096), Public Administration ($56,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,366).

Wages

Median Household Income

$53,525

2019 value

± $1,260

2.44%

1 Year Growth

± 3.04%

Households in Des Moines, IA have a median annual income of $53,525, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $52,251 in 2018, which represents a 2.44% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Des Moines, IA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

$62,795

Average Male Salary in Iowa

± $1,739

$46,610

Average Female Salary in Iowa

± $1,263

In 2019, full-time male employees in Iowa made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Iowa by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Iowa

Asian
$49,650 ± $7,144
White
$48,053 ± $1,042
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$41,188 ± $22,357

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Iowa workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Iowa.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Iowa by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Des Moines, IA is from Iowa.

0.442

2019 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.443

2018 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2019, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 31
Census Tract 30.02
Census Tract 201

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Des Moines, IA was Census Tract 31 with a value of $112,679, followed by Census Tract 30.02 and Census Tract 201, with respective values of $107,143 and $91,027.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Des Moines, IA (33.9k out of 211k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
20,630 ± 1,068
Black
7,329 ± 671
Hispanic
6,777 ± 577

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

112k

2019 Value

± 2,281

0.885%

1 Year growth

± 2.83%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Des Moines, IA grew at a rate of 0.885%, from 111k employees to 112k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Des Moines, IA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,898 people), Sales & Related Occupations (11,151 people), and Production Occupations (9,089 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Des Moines, IA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Des Moines, IA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,898 people), Sales & Related Occupations (11,151 people), and Production Occupations (9,089 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Des Moines, IA has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.43 times higher than expected), Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.3 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.23 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Des Moines, IA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($78,003), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($71,398), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($67,117).

Industries

Employment by Industries

112k

2019 Value

± 2,281

0.885%

1 Year growth

± 2.83%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Des Moines, IA grew at a rate of 0.885%, from 111k employees to 112k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Des Moines, IA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,335 people), Retail Trade (12,870 people), and Finance & Insurance (12,587 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Des Moines, IA, though some of these residents may live in Des Moines, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Des Moines, IA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,335 people), Retail Trade (12,870 people), and Finance & Insurance (12,587 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Des Moines, IA has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (2.42 times higher than expected), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.2 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.13 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Des Moines, IA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($64,096), Public Administration ($56,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,366).

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

In 2018, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $30.3B, followed by Other ag prods. ($20.5B) and Machinery ($19B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Iowa.

$262B

2018 Value in Iowa

$426B

Projected 2045 Value in Iowa

62.3% growth

In 2018, total outbound Iowa trade was $262B. This is expected to increase 62.3% to $426B by 2045.

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
$24.6B
Minnesota
$15.1B
Nebraska
$11.9B

In 2018, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.6B, followed by Minnesota with $15.1B and Nebraska and $11.9B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Polk County, IA went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 51.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Other (7.89%). The most partisan county was Lyon County, IA with 81.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Des Moines, IA. Showing the available data for Polk County, IA.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (51.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.4%)
Republican Party
Other (7.89%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 51.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Other (7.89%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Iowa.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Polk County, IA

51.7% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Iowa

Lyon County, IA
81.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sioux County, IA
81.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Osceola County, IA
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Iowa was Lyon County, IA with 81.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Iowa colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Iowa

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

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 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 2019, universities in Des Moines, IA awarded 2,785 degrees. The student population of Des Moines, IA is skewed towards women, with 3,627 male students and 5,510 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Des Moines, IA are White (2,233 and 83.1%), followed by Asian (115 and 4.28%), Hispanic or Latino (106 and 3.94%), and Two or More Races (86 and 3.2%).

The largest universities in Des Moines, IA by number of degrees awarded are Drake University (1,528 and 54.9%), Grand View University (522 and 18.7%), and Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center (464 and 16.7%).

The most popular majors in Des Moines, IA are Osteopathic Medicine (219 and 7.86%), Registered Nursing (217 and 7.79%), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (118 and 4.24%).

The median tuition cost in Des Moines, IA for private four year colleges is $27,972.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
192 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
72 degree-majorss awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
72 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Des Moines, IA was Registered Nursing with 192 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Drake University
1,528 degrees awarded
Grand View University
522 degrees awarded
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
464 degrees awarded

$27,972

Median Private

In 2019, the Des Moines, IA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Drake University with 1,528 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,066

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,719

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,066 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Des Moines, IA, which is 0.62 times less than the 1,719 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Des Moines, IA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,233 degrees awarded
Asian
115 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
106 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Des Moines, IA was White students. These 2,233 degrees mean that there were 19.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 115 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Des Moines, IA was $133,200 in 2019, which is 0.554 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $127,200 to $133,200, a 4.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Des Moines, IA is 60.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Des Moines, IA have an average commute time of 18.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Des Moines, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$133,200

2019 Median

± $1,968

$127,200

2018 Median

± $1,932

In 2019, the median property value in Des Moines, IA grew to to $133,200 from the previous year's value of $127,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Des Moines, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Des Moines, IA the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$53,525

Median Household Income

± $1,260

85.8k

Number of Households

± 1,972

In 2019, the median household income of the 85.8k households in Des Moines, IA grew to $53,525 from the previous year's value of $52,251.

The following chart displays the households in Des Moines, 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Des Moines, IA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Des Moines, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

60.1%

2019 Homeownership

59.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 60.1% of the housing units in Des Moines, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Des Moines, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Des Moines, IA have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0.99% of the workforce in Des Moines, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Carpooled (9.68%)
Worked At Home (3.45%)

In 2019, 80.1% of workers in Des Moines, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.68%) and those who worked at home (3.45%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Des Moines, 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, IA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

93.1% of the population of Des Moines, IA has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 23.9% on Medicaid, 8.87% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.13% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Iowa was $8,200 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,806).

Primary care physicians in Polk County, IA see 1026 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% increase from the previous year (1010 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1354 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 372 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wayne County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.3%). Additionally, Wayne County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (48.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Polk County, IA.

1,026 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Polk County, IA

Primary care physicians in Polk County, IA see an average of 1,026 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% increase from the previous year (1,010 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,200

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Iowa

$4,076

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,702

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,317

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Iowa (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,806 to $8,200.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.93%

Uninsured

47.5%

Employer Coverage

23.9%

Medicaid

8.87%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.13%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Des Moines, IA declined by 4.4% from 7.25% to 6.93%.

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