Des Moines County, Iowa
County
Overview
- County Name
- Des Moines County
- State
- Iowa
- FIPS Code
- 19057
- State FIPS
- 19
- County FIPS
- 057
Geography
- Land Area
- 416.13 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.65 sq mi
- Total Area
- 429.78 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.915339
- Longitude
- -91.186925
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 37,898
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 29,399
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 36,646 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,250 | 3.3% |
| White | 32,935 | 86.9% |
| Black | 1,812 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 223 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,656 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 745 | 2.5% |
| White | 26,482 | 90.1% |
| Black | 1,703 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 159 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 225 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 38,487
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,904
- Poverty Rate
- 12.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,851
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 32,890 | 85.5% |
| Black | 1,830 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 464 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 25,820
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,166 | 35.5% |
| Republican | 7,737 | 30.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,680 | 33.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,184 | 47.2% |
| Female | 13,636 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,935 | 85.0% |
| Hispanic | 617 | 2.4% |
| Black | 564 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 164 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,419
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,617 | 53.0% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 34.5% |
| Black | 152 | 27.0% |
| Asian | 63 | 38.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,503 | 53.4% |
| Female | 6,916 | 50.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,982 (29.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,442 (23.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,802
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $142,928
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $919
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.0%
- Work From Home
- 4.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.