Economy & Jobs — Des Moines, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,932 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$72,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $36,459 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 119,617 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.6% |
| Finance Insurance | 12.5% |
| Professional | 12.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 401 |
| Fast Food | 384 |
| Law Offices | 309 |
| Real Estate Offices | 296 |
| Insurance Agencies | 296 |
| Physician Offices | 239 |
| Beauty Salons | 190 |
| Dental Offices | 189 |
| Gas Stations | 185 |
| Commercial Banks | 145 |
| Chiropractors | 138 |
| Bars | 133 |
| Child Day Care | 128 |
| Auto Repair | 122 |
| Accounting Firms | 112 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
