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Population of Des Moines, Iowa

StateIowa
Land Area (mi²)88.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)2,452.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.5% (1070)
Growth Since 20200.4% (865)
Rank in State1st
Rank in Country111th

The population of Des Moines, IA in 2022 is estimated to be 216,273. This is an increase of 0.5% (1070 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Des Moines by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Des Moines by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Des Moines by Age

Des Moines Population Pyramid 2022
Des Moines Median Age
34
Total
33.6
Male
34.4
Female
Des Moines Sex Ratio
49.13%
105,826
Male
50.87%
109,582
Female
Des Moines Age Dependency Ratio
18.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
37.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Des Moines Adults
163,769
Adults
(25,848 of whom are seniors) in Des Moines.

Population of Des Moines by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate