Des Moines, IA Demographics
A map of Des Moines's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 130,599 | 61.0% |
Hispanic | 33,480 | 15.6% |
Black | 24,538 | 11.5% |
Asian | 14,348 | 6.7% |
Multiracial | 9,630 | 4.5% |
Native American/Other | 1,538 | 0.7% |
Des Moines, Iowa had a population of 214,133 in 2020. It was 61.0% White, 11.5% Black, 6.7% Asian, 15.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Des Moines, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Des Moines is the most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Des Moines's White Population
130,599 residents of Des Moines identify as White, or 61.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Des Moines considerably less than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Des Moines is ranked #1015 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Des Moines is less White than neighboring Windsor Heights (77.9% White), Saylorville (92.7% White), Norwalk (90.2% White), Pleasant Hill (82.7% White), and Carlisle (91.8% White).
Des Moines's Black Population
24,538 residents of Des Moines identify as Black, or 11.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Des Moines slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Des Moines is ranked #4 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Des Moines is more Black than neighboring Windsor Heights (4.6% Black), Saylorville (1.1% Black), Norwalk (1.4% Black), Pleasant Hill (3.5% Black), and Carlisle (0.8% Black).
Des Moines's Asian Population
14,348 residents of Des Moines identify as Asian, or 6.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Des Moines roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Des Moines is ranked #10 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Des Moines is more Asian than neighboring Windsor Heights (5% Asian), Saylorville (1% Asian), Norwalk (1.1% Asian), Pleasant Hill (2.8% Asian), and Carlisle (0.5% Asian).
Des Moines's Hispanic Population
33,480 residents of Des Moines identify as Hispanic, or 15.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Des Moines slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Des Moines is ranked #47 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Des Moines is more Hispanic than neighboring Windsor Heights (6.7% Hispanic), Saylorville (2.2% Hispanic), Norwalk (3.3% Hispanic), Pleasant Hill (6.4% Hispanic), and Carlisle (3.6% Hispanic).
Des Moines's Native American/Other Population
1,538 residents of Des Moines identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Des Moines roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Des Moines is ranked #204 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Des Moines is more Native American/Other than neighboring Windsor Heights (0.5% Native American/Other), Saylorville (0.5% Native American/Other), Pleasant Hill (0.5% Native American/Other), and Carlisle (0.3% Native American/Other).
Des Moines's Multiracial Population
9,630 residents of Des Moines identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Des Moines roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Des Moines is ranked #158 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Des Moines is more Multiracial than neighboring Saylorville (2.6% Multiracial), Norwalk (3.3% Multiracial), Pleasant Hill (4.1% Multiracial), and Carlisle (3% Multiracial). Des Moines is less Multiracial than neighboring Windsor Heights (5.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.