Demographics & People — Des Moines, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 212,464 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~212,300 |
| Median Age | 34.6 |
| Total Households | 90,085 |
| Family Households | 48,264 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5199 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 142,098 |
| Black or African American | 25,577 |
| Asian | 13,265 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33,996 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 62,125 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 50,622 |
| German | 41,252 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 30,577 |
| Irish | 25,582 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 23,441 |
| English | 18,912 |
| Subsaharan African | 8,652 |
| Italian | 7,744 |
| American | 6,304 |
Language
| English Only | 155,306 |
| Spanish | 22,864 |
| Population 5+ | 198,055 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 9,328 |
| Population 18+ | 163,579 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Des Moines, Iowa.