Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA

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2019 Population

104,732

0.53% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

42.3

0.237% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

13.8%

1.34% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$51,598

2.26% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$104,000

3.28% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

46,980

0.825% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA had a population of 105k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $51,598. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA declined from 105,290 to 104,732, a −0.53% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,456 to $51,598, a 2.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.6%), White (Hispanic) (3.97%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.13%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.35%). 5.04% of the households in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.5% of the residents in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA are Southeastern Community College (655 degrees awarded in 2019), Iowa Wesleyan University (86 degrees), and American Hair Academy (12 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA was $104,000, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%. Most people in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA was 2 cars per household.

Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA borders Rock Island County PUMA, IL, Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL, Clinton, Muscatine, Jones & Cedar Counties PUMA, IA, Iowa City PUMA, IA, Wapello, Mahaska, Washington, Jefferson, Keokuk, Davis & Van Buren Counties PUMA, IA, and Northeast Missouri PUMA, MO.

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Diversity

Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA is home to a population of 105k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 6.06% of Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (6.34k people).

In 2019, there were 22.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91.8k people) in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.16k White (Hispanic) and 3.75k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA are Spanish (3,315 speakers), Other Languages of Asia (226 speakers), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (207 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.8k ± 33
White (Hispanic)
4.16k ± 289
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.75k ± 325

Hispanic Population

5.24k people

5% of the people in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA are hispanic (5.24k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
3,315 speakers (3.36%)
Other Languages of Asia
226 speakers (0.229%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
207 speakers (0.21%)

5.04% of Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA was Spanish. 3.36% of the overall population of Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA are native Spanish speakers. 0.229% speak Other Languages of Asia and 0.21% speak Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.06%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.34k people

2.78%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.92k people

As of 2019, 6.06% of Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA residents (6.34k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA was 2.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA was 42.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA residents was 42.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
662 ± 630 people
Laos
378 ± 476 people
Russia
149 ± 299 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 662 Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA residents, followed by Laos with 378 and Russia with 149.

Citizenship

98.5%

2019 Citizenship

98.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.5% of Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,077 ± 239
Gulf War (2001-)
957 ± 151
Gulf War (1990s)
890 ± 144

Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.22 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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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

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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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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

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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, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA is $51,598. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $88,089, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $86,063 and $68,849.

Males in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,975. The income inequality in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.411, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA employs 47k people. The largest industries in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA are Construction (3,234 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,146 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,178 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($122,669), Outpatient care centers ($89,776), and Rail transportation ($88,811).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,598

2019 value

± $987

2.26%

1 Year Growth

± 3.09%

Households in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA have a median annual income of $51,598, 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 $50,456 in 2018, which represents a 2.26% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$55,213

Average Male Salary in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA

± $7,526

$37,975

Average Female Salary in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA

± $4,525

In 2019, full-time male employees in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA made 1.45 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA

Asian
$55,227 ± $21,143
White
$41,253 ± $4,564
Other
$29,305 ± $15,865

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.34 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.411

2019 Wage GINI in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA

0.412

2018 Wage GINI in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA

In 2019, the income inequality in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA was 0.411 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.253% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $88,089, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $86,063 and $68,849.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA (14k out of 101k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

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
11,102 ± 625
Black
1,738 ± 279
Hispanic
965 ± 184

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

47k

2019 Value

−0.825%

1 Year decline

± −0.825%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −0.825%, from 47.4k employees to 47k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,664 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,495 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,258 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,664 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,495 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,258 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA has an unusually high number of residents working as Firstline supervisors of correctional officers (7.65 times higher than expected), Packaging & filling machine operators & tenders (5.64 times), and Industrial & refractory machinery mechanics (5.29 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA, by average salary, are Chief executives & legislators ($165,113), Industrial engineers, including health & safety ($130,493), and Locomotive engineers & operators ($119,805).

Industries

Employment by Industries

47k

2019 Value

−0.825%

1 Year decline

± −0.825%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −0.825%, from 47.4k employees to 47k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA, are Construction (3,234 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,146 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,178 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA, though some of these residents may live in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, 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, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA, by number of employees, are Construction (3,234 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,146 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,178 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA has an unusually high number of Agricultural chemical manufacturing (30.6 times higher than expected), Ordnance (24.8 times), and Agricultural implement manufacturing (14.1 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA, by average salary, are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($122,669), Outpatient care centers ($89,776), and Rail transportation ($88,811).

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

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$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 Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (41.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.78%). 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, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

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

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (41.8%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.78%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (41.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.78%).

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.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Iowa

51.2% for the Republican 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, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA awarded 753 degrees. The student population of Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA is skewed towards women, with 1,355 male students and 1,772 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA are White (408 and 55.6%), followed by Unknown (231 and 31.5%), Black or African American (31 and 4.22%), and Hispanic or Latino (30 and 4.09%).

The largest universities in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are Southeastern Community College (655 and 87%), Iowa Wesleyan University (86 and 11.4%), and American Hair Academy (12 and 1.59%).

The most popular majors in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (252 and 33.5%), Registered Nursing (71 and 9.43%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (66 and 8.76%).

The median tuition cost in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA for private four year colleges is $30,530.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
252 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
65 degree-majorss awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
15 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 252 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southeastern Community College
655 degrees awarded
Iowa Wesleyan University
86 degrees awarded
American Hair Academy
12 degrees awarded

$30,530

Median Private

In 2019, the Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeastern Community College with 655 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

309

Degrees Awarded to Men

444

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 309 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA, which is 0.696 times less than the 444 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
408 degrees awarded
Unknown
231 degrees awarded
Black or African American
31 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA was White students. These 408 degrees mean that there were 1.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 231 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA was $104,000 in 2019, which is 0.432 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $100,700 to $104,000, a 3.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA is 72.5%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 17.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$104,000

2019 Median

± $3,737

$100,700

2018 Median

± $2,857

In 2019, the median property value in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA grew to to $104,000 from the previous year's value of $100,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, 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, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, 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.

$51,598

Median Household Income

± $987

43.2k

Number of Households

± 1,077

In 2019, the median household income of the 43.2k households in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA grew to $51,598 from the previous year's value of $50,456.

The following chart displays the households in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

72.5%

2019 Homeownership

73.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 72.5% of the housing units in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.08% of the workforce in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Carpooled (8.24%)
Worked At Home (3.23%)

In 2019, 83.2% of workers in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.24%) and those who worked at home (3.23%).

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, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties 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, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

95.7% of the population of Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.58% 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 Iowa see 1357 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.09% decrease from the previous year (1372 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1452 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 607 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 state level. Showing data for Iowa.

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 1.09% decrease from the previous year (1,372 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.

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

4.27%

Uninsured

47.3%

Employer Coverage

18.8%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.58%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA declined by 10.2% from 4.76% to 4.27%.

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