Economy & Jobs — Des Moines County, Iowa
Employment
| Total Establishments | 1,057 |
| Total Employees | 17,738 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 19,833 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $52,718 |
| Total Annual Wages | $1,045,560,234 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $813,692 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $58,084 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
| IRS Returns | 18,480 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $1,459,139 |
| Average AGI per Return | $78,958 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $668,772,437 |
| Per Capita | $17,188 |
| Population Basis | 38,910 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 2 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 3,379 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 1,690 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 32 |
| Fast Food | 30 |
| Bars | 16 |
| Coffee & Snacks | 9 |