Des Moines, WA Demographics
A map of Des Moines's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 15,506 | 47.1% |
Hispanic | 5,822 | 17.7% |
Asian | 4,139 | 12.6% |
Black | 3,940 | 12.0% |
Multiracial | 2,280 | 6.9% |
Native American/Other | 1,201 | 3.7% |
Des Moines, Washington had a population of 32,888 in 2020. It was 47.1% White, 12.0% Black, 12.6% Asian, 17.7% Hispanic, 3.7% Native American/Other, and 6.9% 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 639 places in Washington, Des Moines is the 42nd 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
15,506 residents of Des Moines identify as White, or 47.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Des Moines less than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Des Moines is ranked #562 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Des Moines is more White than neighboring SeaTac (29.2% White), Federal Way (38.5% White), and Burien (44.8% White). Des Moines is less White than neighboring Normandy Park (76% White), and Lakeland North (50.7% White).
Des Moines's Black Population
3,940 residents of Des Moines identify as Black, or 12.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Des Moines slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Des Moines is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Des Moines is more Black than neighboring Normandy Park (1.9% Black), Lakeland North (7.6% Black), and Burien (7.4% Black). Des Moines is less Black than neighboring SeaTac (23.9% Black), and Federal Way (14% Black).
Des Moines's Asian Population
4,139 residents of Des Moines identify as Asian, or 12.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Des Moines roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Des Moines is ranked #50 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Des Moines is more Asian than neighboring Normandy Park (6.2% Asian). Des Moines is less Asian than neighboring SeaTac (18.3% Asian), Lakeland North (17.3% Asian), Federal Way (15.3% Asian), and Burien (14% Asian).
Des Moines's Hispanic Population
5,822 residents of Des Moines identify as Hispanic, or 17.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Des Moines roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Des Moines is ranked #112 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Des Moines is more Hispanic than neighboring Normandy Park (7.6% Hispanic), and Lakeland North (14.6% Hispanic). Des Moines is less Hispanic than neighboring SeaTac (19.4% Hispanic), Federal Way (20.1% Hispanic), and Burien (24.5% Hispanic).
Des Moines's Native American/Other Population
1,201 residents of Des Moines identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.7%. 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 Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Des Moines is ranked #103 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Des Moines is more Native American/Other than neighboring Normandy Park (1.3% Native American/Other), Lakeland North (3.1% Native American/Other), and Burien (3% Native American/Other). Des Moines is less Native American/Other than neighboring SeaTac (4.3% Native American/Other), and Federal Way (5.1% Native American/Other).
Des Moines's Multiracial Population
2,280 residents of Des Moines identify as Multiracial, or 6.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Des Moines roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Des Moines is ranked #223 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Des Moines is more Multiracial than neighboring SeaTac (5% Multiracial), Lakeland North (6.8% Multiracial), and Burien (6.2% Multiracial). Des Moines is less Multiracial than neighboring Normandy Park (7% Multiracial), and Federal Way (7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.