Des Moines, WAPublished Date: December 4, 2024Des Moines is located in King County, Washington and has a population of 32,667. The poverty rate in Des Moines is 11.8% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Des Moines is 8.2% while the King County unemployment rate is 4.5%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 48.2% |
| Female | | 51.8% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Des Moines | | 38.2 |
| King | | 37.2 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Des Moines | | $81,362 |
| King | | $116,340 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Des Moines | | $483,685 |
| King | | $761,332 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Des Moines | | $1,662 |
| King | | $1,950 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Des Moines | | 11.8% |
| King | | 8.4% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 53.1%
▩ Black or African American 9.6%
▩ Asian 12.1%
▩ Native 0.4%
▩ Pacific 2.4%
▩ Other 11.9%
▩ Hispanic 18.2%
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